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Gárdony
Town
Thermal Bath of Gárdony
Thermal Bath of Gárdony
Flag of Gárdony
Flag
 Coat of arms of Gárdony
Coat of arms
Gárdony is located in Hungary
Gárdony
Gárdony
Location in Hungary
Country  Hungary
County Fejér
District Gárdony
Area
 • Total 63.50 km2 (24.52 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total 10,855
 • Density 170.945/km2 (442.75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2483
Area code (+36) 22
Motorways M7
Distance from Budapest 51.3 km (31.9 mi) Northeast

Gárdony is a town in Fejér county, Hungary. It is located 55 km (34 miles) from Budapest, the capital of Hungary.


Etymology

The name Gárdony is believed to have originated in the early 13th century.

History

There is at least one known writing dating back to 1260 that referred to Gardun, King of Zsigmond (1387-1437).

On 31 March 1989 Gárdony changed its status from village to town.

Geography

This town is next to Lake Velencei and is a popular summer destination. The town is divided into three parts: Gárdony, Agárd and Dinnyés and lies on the south shore of the lake.

In the summertime thousands of tourists visit the lake. In fact, several new resorts have recently opened on the shore of the lake. The lake is known as a great destination to bring the family. Tourists, who like water sports such as boating, swimming, sailing and fishing enjoy the lake. On the shore, there are facilities for volleyball, basketball, tennis, and football. Additionally, there is live entertainment planned throughout the summer months.

Notable people

Géza Gárdonyi was born in Gárdony. He was born in Agárdpuszta and a statue of him is located centre park of Agárd.

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Hungary

Gárdony is twinned with:

  • Germany Gieboldehausen, Germany
  • Austria Kirchbach, Austria
  • France Lesquin, France
  • Germany Mörlenbach, Germany
  • Germany Postbauer-Heng, Germany
  • Finland Salo, Finland
  • Romania Valea Crișului, Romania
  • Poland Żary, Poland

Sport

The association football club, Gárdonyi VSC, is based in the town.

Gallery

  • Gárdony-első-katonai-felmérés-térképe

    The map of Gárdony from the First Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.

  • Gárdony-második-katonai-felmérés-térképe

    The map of Gárdony from the Second Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.

  • Gárdony-harmadik-katonai-felmérés-térképe

    The map of Gárdony from the 3rd Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.

  • Second World War Memorial, Gárdony 01

    Second World War Memorial

  • Jézus Szíve templom, Gádony 03

    Sacred Heart Church

  • Geza Gardonyi Statue - Agard 01

    Statue of Géza Gárdonyi

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