Discover Včelince: Archaeology, Church and Nature

The Včelínce area was continuously inhabited in prehistoric and early historical times. The burial mounds of Včelínce are among the oldest burial mounds in Central Europe. One burial mound had a diameter of 70 metres and was 7 metres high. In this part of the municipality, the remaining mound of one of the largest burial mounds in Slovakia can still be seen.

When comparing holiday apartments in Včelince, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the respective offer page. The archaeological sites, church, riverside location and observations at the water reservoir provide different focal points for your personal planning.

Archaeology

At the Feketesár archaeological site, there are burials from the Bodrogkeresztúr culture dating from 3300 to 2800 BC. Five anthropomorphic urns containing the ashes of the deceased were found in Grave 1 at the Feketesár archaeological site. In 1907, a Bronze Age hoard containing 117 pieces of jewellery and weapons was discovered at the Lászlófala archaeological site. A bronze pendant from the Včelínce hoard became the emblem of the 1991 World Congress of Archaeology.

Educational Trail

The archaeological monument in Včelínce is designed as an educational trail with five stations and is based on the results of archaeological research into prehistoric sites. At the panels at the individual sites, visitors can learn about finds from the Late Stone Age and the Bronze Age. Among other things, the educational trail presents exceptional finds using three-dimensional models of objects from the lives of the inhabitants of that time. Faithful replicas of prehistoric artefacts can also be seen there.

Culture

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Stephen the King in Včelínce was built in 1773. Its tower dates from the 19th century, while the Baroque church interior was completely restored in 2002. The parish church of Saint Stephen bears the name “Kostol sv. Štefana Uhorského”. As a national cultural monument of Slovakia, the church is registered under number 1033.

The Malý Včelinský jarmok takes place annually in Včelínce; every year, vendors present their handicrafts at the market. Finds from archaeological research in Včelínce, including the “Božský trias”, are exhibited at the Gemerské múzeum in Rimavská Sobota.

Nature

A pair of swans was ringed by ornithologists at the Včelínce reservoir. Breeding populations of mute swans, western marsh harriers and grasshopper warblers have been recorded at a water reservoir. Purple herons, squacco herons and bearded reedlings stay at a water reservoir during migration and overwintering.

Geographical Location

Včelínce lies on the left bank of the Slaná River. The village is located near the R2 expressway and can be reached via the exit at Tornaľa.

Other places that you can include in your regional travel planning are Jesenské, Vieska Nad Blhom, Rimavská Baňa, Španie Pole, Gemerské Dechtáre, Babinec, Bátka and Chanava.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rimavská Sobota District.