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Latest Tihany hotel reviews
Pro
World famous Abbey, views, and restaurants
Con
Very Crowded
In a nutshell
Great 1-day outing
Views of the Abbey from the mole
1courage Says: After finishing the meal and the pine apple drink I took these pictures of the Abbey, wich is almost obbligatory, than I made my way up the hill. I t was very weary also because of the very high temperature (35 degrees) so I prefered not taking too many photos, even if the...
Moonchild83 Says: The abbey was built in 950. It was founded by King Andrew (1046-1060) in 1055 in honor of Saint Ányos (Anianus) and Virgin Mary. You can find the founder's tomb in the crypt of the abbey, its called the "King Vault." The founder charter of the abbey is the oldest, remained...
Inside the Abbey V-the 950 years old crypt
1courage Says: This is the real highlight of the Tihany abbey: built around 1055 and it remained completely intact during the centuries, while the church and the Abbey were modified and reconstructed several times. Why is it so important?1. First of all, the memorandum of foundation of the...
Souvenir shops and restaurants everywhere
1courage Says: All the town centre was transformed for tourism purposes. You can by everywhere local stuff like embroidered spreads, wooden toys for children, clothes, caps, lace...etc... Mostly I really don`t care about these things, but tis time I put down my bike and I watched some of...
1courage Says: In the different parts of the Balaton we find different kinds of popular architecture. The most beautiful caracteristic villages can be found at the Western part of the Lake balaton near the Badacsony mountain, but also the folcloristic architecture of Tihany is famous. Most...
1courage Says: The Abbey was founded in 1055 A.C. by András the Ist. In the medieval era, until the XV. century it flourished, but at the beginning of the XVI. century only few monks remained in the ran down monastery. In fact, in this period all the money they collected from the lordships...
Visiting Tihany with bicycle-part I-Balatonfüred
1courage Says: This time I visited Tihany alone. Why? Well, there were 2 simple reasons.1. Tihany is not far away from Balatonfüred, so I allways go there with bicycle. It`s about 15 kilometers (going there and than return) and twice you must climb a hill, wich isn`t easy, so my idea...
1courage Says: From the viewpoint beside the church you can see a splendid view of c.ca 1/3 part of the Balaton lake. Where the Tihany Peninsula ends, the distance between the North and South sores is only 2 kilometres. this is why the other parts cannot be seen from here. Don`t worry the...
Inside the Abbey I-the nave and the main altar
1courage Says: The church had originally 3 naves, but the baroque reconstuction modified the internals: nowdays we can see only one big nave. I think that this was a good decision: after entering the church we can see all the ornaments together. Who painted the painting of the fabulous...
1courage Says: It`s impossible not mentioning the so called "Paprika house".As You probably know, the hungarian cuisine is unimaginable without the red paprika.In this house, one of the most advertized in Tihany, you can buy all kinds of paprikas-sweet and hut. And than you can climb the...
Visiting Tihany with bicycle part III-Tihany mole
1courage Says: ... I saw the Tihany mole. This mole has a caracteristic curved shape wich you can see better in the later tips. Fortunately in this part of the Balaton you don`t see swans everywhere, (only 1-2), wich dominate Balatonfüred, only the cute little ducks. The swans in reality...
Inside the Abbey IV-pulpit and the organ
1courage Says: The fantastic rococo organ wich for me is the most stupendous part of the church was built in 1765 and it was reconstructed in 1993. On the organ you can see paintings of Saint Caecilia and king David with lyra and lots of typically baroque little angels.The rococo pulpit...
Pál Csárda: AGreatPlace2FindRest&EatDeliciousHungarianFood!
Moonchild83 Says: It was opened 30 years ago. It is a very intimate place, you can eat the Hungarian specialities under vine-arbour here. After the food you can eat delicious ice-creams, drink tasty wines and coffees, though you can find Italian coffees here too, which is of course not a...
Kolostor restaurant: Do not go there!!
jorgelez Says: The reason for my letter is to complain about the restaurant Kolostor. Yesterday, on 01 April, we visited the beautiful of Tihany. At lunchtime we chose the restaurant Kolostor because we thought it was a good choice. The waiter offered us two Hungarian cuisine dishes. A...
Robert_Hun Says: There is a ferry service between the northern and southern shore of Balaton (between Tihany and Szántód) which leaves every half an hour during summer and every hour in the rest of the year (except December through February).It costs 400 HUF (1.50 EUR) per person and 1,100...
Skeptic-jr Says: The more comfortable is of course your own car. But very interesting may be getting there by ferries, which go there from many resorts on Balaton shores (f.e. from Siofok and Balatonfured). There is no railway on the Tihany, but many buses go there (I know that from...
No memory: More kitchen stuff?
Assenczo Says: Here you can buy superb Hungarian earthen ware dishes and pots. They have beautiful flowery design with bright tones in frivolous improvisational style. Your salads will love them, I am sure. Tricky question. Depends how you feel about more dishes.
kaloz Says: There was much activities along the cobbled walkways. Musicians and vendors selling their wares. The emboidery is a great souvenier of Hungary, and I also got some chess sets. Don't pay the first price offered, bargain, bargain, bargain.
Skeptic-jr Says: Kossuth Street (utca) 12.Vis-a-vis Benedictine AbbeyTel./Fax: +36-87/448-804Tel.: +36-87/438-016E-mail: tihany@tourinform.hu In the summer they are open from 9 a.m to 7 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat-Sun).They are non-profit organization which provides information -...
kaloz Says: Located at the highest point on the peninsula, the church is the first thing that catches your eye. When we visited there was a lot of restoration work to be done, but the outside was freshly painted and beautiful. Tihany is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
Plan a Tihany vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Tihany locals
Some of the old Tihany's residents cottages are available for tourists and others are still used for serving other tourist purposes. Most of them are in...
Q: Dear all, I will spend 24 hours in Tihany. Is there anything that is a MUST SEE and MUST DO in the 24 hours? Thanks in...
A: Well, in Tihany the absolute must see is the medieval abbey. Splendid. You can also visit some local restaurants (there are plenty there) and definitely try Hungarian...
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Tihany-950 years old Abbey, Balaton & great views
The Tihany monastery, founded in 1055 by András the Ist, reconstructed in baroque style is one of the major tourist destinations in the proximity of the lake Balaton. Although Tihany is only a little...
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Micro-peninsula in the micro-sea
Tihany lies at the north shore of Balaton Lake, a few kilometers from the town of Balatonfured. It has 5 km lenght and 3 km width, rich and beautiful landscapes and a considerable number of important...
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Tihany -- A peninsula on Lake Balaton
If you are visiting Lake Balaton, you should go to Tihany. It is on a spit of land sticking into the northwest part of the lake. It is a very popular place when you need a break from the beaches. Even...
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Tihany is a village on the northern shore of Lake Balaton on the Tihany Peninsula (Hungary). The whole peninsula is a historical district. The center of the district is the Benedictine Abbey, which...
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The nicest view of the Balaton
In the northern part of the lake, a spectacular hill with a tiny pretty village, an abbey and a great panorama of Balaton.
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