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Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes is a village in Somogy county, which is famous for its mine lake.<\/p>\n
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The secret of its success lies not just int he crystal clear water spreading 340 acres, and in its legendary springs, but also int he untouched and peaceful environment, that fascinates the traveller at the first moment.<\/p>\n
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Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes and its surroundings provide a relaxing possibility for all the family.<\/p>\n
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Apart from fishing and sunbathing there is a possibility for scuba-diving, or making excursions to discover the nature park around.<\/p>\n
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The traditional Triatlon competition of Nagyat\u00e1d keeps the swimming part as well ont he Kotr\u00f3 Lake of Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes.<\/p>\n
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Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes is an international railway station, it is the most important border point of southern Transdanubia ont he route of Budapest-Zagreb-Rijeka.<\/p>\n
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The history of Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes was first mentioned in documents int he 1380s. In 1446 descendants of the family Marczali, later L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Z\u00e1k\u00e1nyi\u2019s daughters were the owners. In 1489 it is the area of Istv\u00e1n Szerdahelyi, then the family B\u00e1thory received the areas here. In 1598-99 Ferenc N\u00e1dasdy was the owner. After Kanizsa was lost, in 1600 the Turks invaded the village. In 1677 Lipot I. granted the area to Gy\u00f6rgy Sz\u00e9chenyi, the archbishop of Kalocsa. The area had hardly any inhabitants. Even int he 1720s the population was only 200-300 people. The owners are in 1733 Krist\u00f3f Festetics, J\u00e1nos Inkey, in 1776 P\u00e1l Festetics and earl Ferenc Sz\u00e9chenyi, frim 1835 the family Zichy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 1859 a large part of the village burnt down. In 1872- Als\u00f3gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes and Fels\u0151gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes established a notary together, ten years later the independent villages joined under the name Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes. The development after the Conciliation had a good effect on this region. Ont he railway bridge over the river Dr\u00e1va the first train started to the Croatian capital on 5 January 1870.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The village received the rank of a big village in 1907. After the Trianon Peace Agreement the role of Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes: it is a border village.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 1932 they were already minin gin the pebbel mine of the village, which provides work for a lot of people even today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The old school of the Szabads\u00e1g Square was renovated and this way the Old People\u2019s Caring Home was opened in 1996, which provides day-care or boarding for elderly people in need.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From 1996 Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes is part of the Danube-Dr\u00e1va National Park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Useful links.: Gy\u00e9k\u00e9nyes is a village in Somogy county, which is famous for its mine lake. The secret of its success lies not just int he crystal clear water spreading 340 acres, and in its legendary springs, but also int … Continue reading
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