Holiday apartment in Balog nad Ipľom: Szent Miklós and Poiplie

Balog nad Ipľom reveals several aspects of its local area: sacred buildings, archaeological traces, traditional customs and protected nature come together here. The main attractions are the “Kostol svätého Mikuláša” church, the “Kaplnka Najsvätejšej Trojice” chapel and the wooden bell tower. They are joined by the “Szent Miklós-templom” church with an authentic replica of the Hungarian Holy Crown, the parish’s event culture and the Poiplie bird protection area.

Culture

On the outskirts of Balog nad Ipľom stands the “Kostol svätého Mikuláša” church in a fortified area surrounded by a wall. The single-nave building was constructed in the late Romanesque style in the second half of the 13th century. Inside, the church preserves a Baroque high altar from the 18th century, when its interior was remodelled. The “Szent Miklós-templom” church is open to all worshippers and visitors. Since 2005, it has housed an authentic replica of the Hungarian Holy Crown.

On the western outskirts of Balog nad Ipľom stands the “Kaplnka Najsvätejšej Trojice” chapel. It is a small Neoclassical sacred building constructed in 1842. The wooden bell tower of Balog nad Ipľom is an example of 18th-century folk architecture. Its ground plan is square; at the same time, it preserves the carpentry skills of the craftsmen of that period.

History

Traces of various periods have also been preserved within the municipality itself. Archaeological finds are attributed to the Bukovohorská and Želiezovce cultures. In addition, an urn burial ground associated with the Piliny culture was discovered. Settlement traces from the Roman period, the Great Moravian period and the period immediately after the end of Great Moravia have also survived.

Nature

The protected Poiplie bird protection area includes the cadastral territory of Balog nad Ipľom. White storks nested on building chimneys in this protected area. The natural environment is therefore just as much a part of the local area as its historical and religious heritage.

Events

The Advent craft market takes place every year during Advent. Visitors are offered homemade Christmas pastries and cakes there. The parish also lists the Szentkorona celebration as an event serving the preservation of cultural heritage, held in its church. It also lists pilgrimages and spiritual days as part of its programme.

The Szentkorona celebration has already been held for the 19th time in Balog nad Ipľom. During this celebration, the festive Mass took place in the “Szent Miklós-templom” church. The Bukréta folk group is also part of the local culture: at various festivals, church processions and folklore events, it presents the traditional costume of Balog nad Ipľom.

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