Tapolca-Diszel
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Diszel ' is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary
, merged with the town of Tapolca
administratively since 1977. Situated in the Tapolca Basin, Diszel is rich in spectacular geological heritages and historical monuments. Diszel is considered as one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
province of the Roman Empire
. By popular etymology, the name Diszel derived from the Hungarian expression “Díszhely” ' (decoration-place), referring to its beauty. In fact, the name comes from a personal name, in a typical Hungarian way, but the actual person and his role in local history is unknown. The name was first mentioned in 1247.
Although the settlement has been home for agriculturers and farmers for hundreds of years, it is important from the cultural point of view as well. Several artists live in and around Diszel. Even celebrities find retreat in these hills and spend several months here each year.
Poet
and literary historian István Péter Németh
from Tapolca
wrote several poems and articles on Diszel and its surroundings, including “Diszel 1848”, “Drawing-board is my professorate”, “Greeting from Csobánc
”, and “The Requiem of Csobánc
”.
Diszel lost its municipal independence as a village in 1977 when it was merged with the nearby town of Tapolca. Since then it has been referred to as Tapolca-Diszel in some cases. (In Hungarian this means "Diszel belonging to Tapolca" rather than "Tapolca and Diszel merged".)
The area is part of the Balaton Uplands National Park
.
Its proximity to Lake Balaton
makes Diszel an ideal destination for both tourers and travellers.
ruins, sculptures and exhibitions. There is a museum
and two galleries
in Diszel.
Dating back to the 18th century, a narrow stone bridge overlaps the banks of Eger Creek
in the center.
The backyard of the Local Community Centre gives place to a sculpture
exhibition
. Several grave
monuments of nobles as well as memorials from World War II
are placed in the cemetery
.
In Diszel there is a riding-hall called “Lightning” (Villám Lovaspanzió '). Riding tours are organized to the hill Csobánc
which is a nice destination not only for equestrian
s but hikers and paragliders as well. On the top of the hill
there are the castle ruins that survived the last few centuries.
” of Diszel has been ordered by the then Zala county. The bridge
that can be seen today has been built in summer 1793 by stonemason Károly Schraz from Sümeg
.
, St. John of Nepomuk can be found on the “Roman bridge
” of Diszel.
The church of the vicarage was built in the 18th century, preserving carvings from the Roman Times.
The organ
of the church was built in the late 19th century, is still functional and used during masses
.
of World War I
soldiers. 52 names are listed.
building
of an old watermill
, the museum
has a cheerful cafe
and a large yard with the Csobánc
in the background. It is an ideal place for literary premiere
and musical performances.
György Tisza-Kalmár. He is a polyhistor with a wide range of artwork, including drawings, paintings, graphic arts, Coat of Arms
, and woodcrafts. The exhibition
room can be found in the proximity of the church.
to the South is called Csobánc
' with a height of 376 m. A tourist path leads from the village to the castle ruins. Due to its thermodinamic features it is an ideal spot for paragliding
and ultralight trikes. Hiking
and geocaching
are also popular activities around the area.
and blue
, are represented also on the Coat of arms of Diszel.
TIED often contributes to various community activities either as a participant or organizer, including several programmes, the annual grape
harvest
festival
, or creek
bank cleaning.
The major aims of the association are
In 2010, TIED published a DVD
on Diszel as a participant of the European Union
project 'Youth in Action'.
s and YouTube
videos, are authored by IT
professional
Dr. Leslie F. Sikos, PhD
, who is also the supervisor of the website of “Corrosion Removers”. The association has international reputation.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, merged with the town of Tapolca
Tapolca
Tapolca is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary, close to Lake Balaton. It is located at around .The town has a separate district approximately 5 km to the East called Tapolca-Diszel.- The Lake Cave :...
administratively since 1977. Situated in the Tapolca Basin, Diszel is rich in spectacular geological heritages and historical monuments. Diszel is considered as one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
History
The history of Diszel dates back as early as the Roman Times. The area was part of PannoniaPannonia
Pannonia was an ancient province of the Roman Empire bounded north and east by the Danube, coterminous westward with Noricum and upper Italy, and southward with Dalmatia and upper Moesia....
province of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
. By popular etymology, the name Diszel derived from the Hungarian expression “Díszhely” ' (decoration-place), referring to its beauty. In fact, the name comes from a personal name, in a typical Hungarian way, but the actual person and his role in local history is unknown. The name was first mentioned in 1247.
Although the settlement has been home for agriculturers and farmers for hundreds of years, it is important from the cultural point of view as well. Several artists live in and around Diszel. Even celebrities find retreat in these hills and spend several months here each year.
Poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and literary historian István Péter Németh
István Péter Németh
István Péter Németh is a Hungarian poet and literary historian.-Books, poem booklets:* Virágnyi világvég * A szerepek hűsége...
from Tapolca
Tapolca
Tapolca is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary, close to Lake Balaton. It is located at around .The town has a separate district approximately 5 km to the East called Tapolca-Diszel.- The Lake Cave :...
wrote several poems and articles on Diszel and its surroundings, including “Diszel 1848”, “Drawing-board is my professorate”, “Greeting from Csobánc
Csobánc
Csobánc is a hill in the Tapolca Basin, Hungary.-Geography and environment:Csobánc is one of the highlights of the region. Similar to the other hills in the area, it is of volcanic origin. These hills are called “Witness Hills”. The expression originates from the fact that these hills “witnessed”...
”, and “The Requiem of Csobánc
Csobánc
Csobánc is a hill in the Tapolca Basin, Hungary.-Geography and environment:Csobánc is one of the highlights of the region. Similar to the other hills in the area, it is of volcanic origin. These hills are called “Witness Hills”. The expression originates from the fact that these hills “witnessed”...
”.
Diszel lost its municipal independence as a village in 1977 when it was merged with the nearby town of Tapolca. Since then it has been referred to as Tapolca-Diszel in some cases. (In Hungarian this means "Diszel belonging to Tapolca" rather than "Tapolca and Diszel merged".)
Geography
Diszel is in the Tapolca Basin surrounded by hills of volcanic origin.The area is part of the Balaton Uplands National Park
Balaton Uplands National Park
In 1997 a protected ecological system embracing the adjoining area of the Balaton Uplands was established with the connection of the already protected areas which had been separate for a long time...
.
Its proximity to Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary. It is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of its foremost tourist destinations. As Hungary is landlocked , Lake Balaton is often affectionately called the "Hungarian Sea"...
makes Diszel an ideal destination for both tourers and travellers.
Notable sights
In spite of the relatively small size of the settlement it offers much to see. There are several architectural treasures, including ancient monuments, old watermillWatermill
A watermill is a structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour, lumber or textile production, or metal shaping .- History :...
ruins, sculptures and exhibitions. There is a museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
and two galleries
Gallery
Gallery may refer to:* An art museum * A retail art shop * An exhibition room in a museum...
in Diszel.
Dating back to the 18th century, a narrow stone bridge overlaps the banks of Eger Creek
Stream
A stream is a body of water with a current, confined within a bed and stream banks. Depending on its locale or certain characteristics, a stream may be referred to as a branch, brook, beck, burn, creek, "crick", gill , kill, lick, rill, river, syke, bayou, rivulet, streamage, wash, run or...
in the center.
The backyard of the Local Community Centre gives place to a sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
. Several grave
Grave (burial)
A grave is a location where a dead body is buried. Graves are usually located in special areas set aside for the purpose of burial, such as graveyards or cemeteries....
monuments of nobles as well as memorials from World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
are placed in the cemetery
Cemetery
A cemetery is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. The term "cemetery" implies that the land is specifically designated as a burying ground. Cemeteries in the Western world are where the final ceremonies of death are observed...
.
In Diszel there is a riding-hall called “Lightning” (Villám Lovaspanzió '). Riding tours are organized to the hill Csobánc
Csobánc
Csobánc is a hill in the Tapolca Basin, Hungary.-Geography and environment:Csobánc is one of the highlights of the region. Similar to the other hills in the area, it is of volcanic origin. These hills are called “Witness Hills”. The expression originates from the fact that these hills “witnessed”...
which is a nice destination not only for equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
s but hikers and paragliders as well. On the top of the hill
Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
there are the castle ruins that survived the last few centuries.
“Roman bridge”
The “Roman bridgeRoman bridge
Roman bridges, built by ancient Romans, were the first large and lasting bridges built. Roman bridges were built with stone and had the arch as its basic structure....
” of Diszel has been ordered by the then Zala county. The bridge
Bridge
A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle...
that can be seen today has been built in summer 1793 by stonemason Károly Schraz from Sümeg
Sümeg
Sümeg is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary. Sümeg is mostly known for its castle. It is 20 kilometres north of Lake Balaton.-Twin towns — Sister cities:Sümeg is twinned with:- External links :*...
.
Sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk
The sculpture of the patron saint of BohemiaBohemia
Bohemia is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands. It is located in the contemporary Czech Republic with its capital in Prague...
, St. John of Nepomuk can be found on the “Roman bridge
Roman bridge
Roman bridges, built by ancient Romans, were the first large and lasting bridges built. Roman bridges were built with stone and had the arch as its basic structure....
” of Diszel.
Church
The original church of Diszel had been built in the 13th century, however, it has been destroyed by the Turks during the Ottoman–Hungarian Wars.The church of the vicarage was built in the 18th century, preserving carvings from the Roman Times.
The organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
of the church was built in the late 19th century, is still functional and used during masses
Mass (liturgy)
"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
.
World War I Monument
In the center there is a monumentMonument
A monument is a type of structure either explicitly created to commemorate a person or important event or which has become important to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, or simply as an example of historic architecture...
of World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
soldiers. 52 names are listed.
First Hungarian Spectacle Repository
The “First Hungarian Spectacle Repository” (Első Magyar Látványtár ') is the museum of Diszel. It provides exhibitions on various topics in every 2–3 years. Situated in the reconstructedReconstruction (architecture)
Reconstruction is a term in architectural conservation whose precise meaning varies, depending on the context in which they are used.More broadly, such as under the Burra Charter of Australia, "reconstruction" means returning a damaged building to a known earlier state by the introduction of new...
building
Building
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...
of an old watermill
Watermill
A watermill is a structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour, lumber or textile production, or metal shaping .- History :...
, the museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
has a cheerful cafe
Café
A café , also spelled cafe, in most countries refers to an establishment which focuses on serving coffee, like an American coffeehouse. In the United States, it may refer to an informal restaurant, offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order sandwiches...
and a large yard with the Csobánc
Csobánc
Csobánc is a hill in the Tapolca Basin, Hungary.-Geography and environment:Csobánc is one of the highlights of the region. Similar to the other hills in the area, it is of volcanic origin. These hills are called “Witness Hills”. The expression originates from the fact that these hills “witnessed”...
in the background. It is an ideal place for literary premiere
Premiere
A premiere is generally "a first performance". This can refer to plays, films, television programs, operas, symphonies, ballets and so on. Premieres for theatrical, musical and other cultural presentations can become extravagant affairs, attracting large numbers of socialites and much media...
and musical performances.
Tisza-Kalmár Gallery
Tisza-Kalmár Galéria ' is the gallery of the artistArtist
An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
György Tisza-Kalmár. He is a polyhistor with a wide range of artwork, including drawings, paintings, graphic arts, Coat of Arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
, and woodcrafts. The exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
room can be found in the proximity of the church.
Retro Exchange Gallery
The “Retro Exchange Gallery” (Retro Anyagcsere Galéria ') was opened in 2009. It is a constantly changing collection of artwork, tools, and old-fashioned clothers that can be exchanged for other “treasures”.The castle ruins of “Csobánc”
The closest hillHill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
to the South is called Csobánc
Csobánc
Csobánc is a hill in the Tapolca Basin, Hungary.-Geography and environment:Csobánc is one of the highlights of the region. Similar to the other hills in the area, it is of volcanic origin. These hills are called “Witness Hills”. The expression originates from the fact that these hills “witnessed”...
' with a height of 376 m. A tourist path leads from the village to the castle ruins. Due to its thermodinamic features it is an ideal spot for paragliding
Paragliding
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure...
and ultralight trikes. Hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and geocaching
Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor sporting activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", anywhere in the world....
are also popular activities around the area.
The Sport Association of Diszel
Diszel has a football team. Their colors, yellowYellow
Yellow is the color evoked by light that stimulates both the L and M cone cells of the retina about equally, with no significant stimulation of the S cone cells. Light with a wavelength of 570–590 nm is yellow, as is light with a suitable mixture of red and green...
and blue
Blue
Blue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
, are represented also on the Coat of arms of Diszel.
Talented Youth Association Diszel
The “Talented Youth Association Diszel” (Talentum Ifjúsági Egyesület Diszel ') is a popular team of enthusiastic, devoted youngsters. The name is some kind of agnomination since TIED is not just the abbreviation of the official name but has the meaning 'yours'.TIED often contributes to various community activities either as a participant or organizer, including several programmes, the annual grape
Grape
A grape is a non-climacteric fruit, specifically a berry, that grows on the perennial and deciduous woody vines of the genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, wine, grape seed extracts, raisins, molasses and grape seed oil. Grapes are also...
harvest
Harvest
Harvest is the process of gathering mature crops from the fields. Reaping is the cutting of grain or pulse for harvest, typically using a scythe, sickle, or reaper...
festival
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
, or creek
Stream
A stream is a body of water with a current, confined within a bed and stream banks. Depending on its locale or certain characteristics, a stream may be referred to as a branch, brook, beck, burn, creek, "crick", gill , kill, lick, rill, river, syke, bayou, rivulet, streamage, wash, run or...
bank cleaning.
The major aims of the association are
- Collection and transmission of folk art and cultural values, including spiritual, musical, dance and architectural traditions
- Organization of youth programmes, including artistic and sports programmes, travelling, hikingHikingHiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, theatricals, concerts, and exhibitions - Tradition preservation
- Protection of natural treasures of the Balaton UplandsBalaton Uplands National ParkIn 1997 a protected ecological system embracing the adjoining area of the Balaton Uplands was established with the connection of the already protected areas which had been separate for a long time...
- Encouragement of amateur artists and artistic activities
In 2010, TIED published a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
on Diszel as a participant of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
project 'Youth in Action'.
“Corrosion Removers”
The local oldtimer club Association of Oldtimers “Corrosion Removers” (Rozsdamarók Veteránjármű Egyesülete ˈroʒdɒmɒroːk ˈvɛtɛraːnjaːrmyː ˈɛɟɛʃylete) was founded in 2000. A tradational oldtimer motorcycle meeting is held around Midsummer Day annually. Additionally, tours are organized throughout the year. Media appearances are frequent, especially in the press. Video recordings, including DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
s and YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
videos, are authored by IT
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
professional
Professional
A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors , environmental scientists,...
Dr. Leslie F. Sikos, PhD
PHD
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, who is also the supervisor of the website of “Corrosion Removers”. The association has international reputation.