Zebegény
Due to its beautiful location, Zebegény has been a popular holiday destination since the beginning of the century. Many artists live and work here. The most characteristic building of the village is the art nouveau Roman Catholic church. The road leading to the Calvary Chapel is lined with nine stelae painted on sheet metal. The nearby cemetery is the resting place of painter István Szőnyi, whose former house is now a memorial museum. On the banks of the Danube you can enjoy a summer holiday on the beautifully restored open-air beach.
István Szőnyi Memorial Museum
ISTVÁN SZŐNYI (1894-1960) was an outstanding figure of 20th century Hungarian painting, who lived and worked in Zebegény from 1924 until his death. It was here that his art came to full fruition, his painting was inspired by the magical beauty of the landscape and the people living in the village. In his works he turned everyday life into poetry. His former house and studio became a memorial museum in 1967. The permanent exhibition includes a major painting from each of the master's creative periods, with masterpieces such as Garden Bench, On the Waterfront, Morning, Evening in Zebegény and Village in Autumn. The finest of his graphic oeuvre, comprising thousands of works, are on display in temporary exhibitions. The works of his students and colleagues can be seen in a series of exhibitions.
Museum of Maritime History
The museum was founded by Vince Farkas, a ship's captain, who created the exhibition in Zebegény (his own house) on 12 July 1984, after decades of collecting and using objects of his own making.
Vince Farkas was passionate about sailing and tried to return from every voyage with souvenirs and curiosities that he could acquire at the places and stations he visited (even on other continents).
In addition to the many unique objects that are not available in Hungary, or are difficult to obtain, he tried to make more. The museum's collection of model boats and other items was also enhanced by his excellent craftsmanship.
Kós Károly Lookout
The wooden lookout at the top of the Calvary hill is a popular destination for hikers, young and old alike. It is easily accessible from the centre of the village and offers a magnificent view of the Danube bend. It has the distinctive feature of resembling a Roman watchtower from the front. It is no coincidence, as it is the route of the 500 km Roman Limes along the Danube. The lower part of the lookout tower is in the shape of a Székely gate, and from the side it resembles a church.
National flag and Trianon memorial
At the beginning of 2015, a new lookout was built on Calvary Hill, and at the same time the old Trianon memorial was renovated.
Rock Chapel
At the bottom of the Calvary Hill, along the serpentine, is the Chapel of the Rock, where legend has it that a hermit once lived. His work is the beautiful stone relief on the right side of the cave, depicting the Coronation of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity. After the hermit's death, the cave was enlarged and converted into a church. By the late 1770s, the cave was used as a sanctuary for the church that was already standing. Decades later, after the demolition of the Old Church, László Jékey and Magda Bartóky had the ornate, crested façade with a wrought-iron gate built in 1938, based on the designs of Antal Hendrich. Next to the chapel, the hermit's tomb is sunk into the site. A litany is held here on 5 August, the day of the Farewell. During Advent, a life-size nativity scene is displayed in the chapel.
Sunflower houses
On the former main road of the village, overlooking the Danube, you can see the Sunflower Houses, where Gr. Károlyi Lászlóné sz.gr. Franciska Apponyi's nursery school. The blue-painted Danube-side "Flower Niches", designed in 1936 in the style of Hungarian folk art, are attributed to the Countess. A well-kept garden and a beautiful beach awaited the holiday homes. It was on his initiative that the Flower Association of Zebegény (VEZ) was founded and educated children in the love of nature, naming flowers, trees, shrubs and birds. Today the houses are a street scene and are under local protection. They are characterised by the enchanting blue colour, which has been repainted on some of the houses over time.
Viaduct
A 75-metre long, seven-arched, classical-style arched railway bridge. Its main features are the semicircular brick arched piers and the stone elements resting on the piers and bridge piers. Originally there was only 1 track, which was widened towards the hill before the millennium.
