Golop
Accommodation in Golop
Golop lies at the mouth of the Szerencs stream valley, at the foot of Somos-hegy. Castles and churches, wine traditions and views of the Mád–Tállya wine-growing region shape different sides of the village. You can get to know Golop through its architectural history as well as its landscape and local wine cellars.
Renaissance and Neoclassical Architecture in Golop
The two Vay castles stand opposite each other: the recently renovated Renaissance castle and the Neoclassical Vay Castle. The Ősi Magyar Címertár is housed in the Neoclassical building. Their architectural history also illustrates the contrast between the styles: Deputy Lord Lieutenant Golopy Gáspár had the old Vay Castle built in the Renaissance style around 1592. Baron Vay Miklós had the new castle built in the Neoclassical style around 1825.
The castle history is complemented by a collection of its own. The Ősi Magyar Címer- és Zászlókiállítás exhibition displays more than 500 coats of arms and 16 historical flags. The scale of the collection and the castles facing each other give the subject a tangible form: alongside the different architectural styles, coats of arms and historical flags take centre stage.
Churches and Protected Trees
The two churches also offer contrasting architectural features. Golop’s Roman Catholic church was built in 1886; its façade and roof have been renovated. The Reformed church stands in the castle garden. It is Gothic, while its 24-metre-high tower features Baroque elements. Visitors interested in architectural history will find more than one period and more than one type of building in the village.
Another connection to the castle grounds is the surviving section of the castle park. It is designated a nature reserve to protect its old yew trees, oaks and plane trees. These protected trees are just as much a part of the village’s character as its buildings.
Wine Cellars and the Landscape of Somos-hegy
Golop’s wine tradition dates back to the 18th century: at the edge of the village, wine fermented and clarified in barrels in a cellar on the slopes of Somos-hegy. Local wine cellars offer tastings of wines made from traditional Hegyalja grape varieties using artisanal methods. The historic cellar and the tastings provide two different insights into the village’s connection with wine.
The landscape offers another perspective. From Nagykő on Somos-hegy, the panorama stretches across Golop and the Mád–Tállya wine-growing region. This brings views of the village and the wine country together. As you plan your holiday, you can decide whether you would most like to discover Golop through its castles and churches, its wine or its landscape.
Another Highlight in the Wider Destination
Beyond Golop, the wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén offers other attractions. The Baradla–Domica cave system is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The short Aggtelek cave tour is 1 kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Golop, you can therefore first decide what interests you most: castle and collection history, churches, wine traditions or the landscape.
Discover more destinations: Bekecs, Rátka, Szerencs, Mád, Tállya, Legyesbénye, Mezőzombor
Go to the wider travel overview: Szerencsi.
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