Szulimán is accessible by car via a connecting road that branches off Route 67. Historic traces shape the village, as do questions about which routes pass through it and what remains of the former railway.

Getting There and Historic Routes

There is no waymarked hiking trail through Szulimán. If you are planning a hike, check the current trail conditions locally. The railway is part of the area’s history: the Kaposvár–Szigetvár line was closed on 31 December 1976. The former Szulimán halt was located almost opposite the junction with the connecting road. The railway keeper’s house No. 4 stood there; the halt is not an operating station.

Near Szulimán, the Almás-patak flows west of the former railway track. Together with the location of the former halt, this provides a tangible connection to this historic corridor, without confusing it with a current railway line.

Local History and Memorial

Szulimán was first mentioned in 1403 under the spelling Zelewmal. In the 16th century, the village was owned by Török Bálint. After the Ottomans were driven out, Szulimán was resettled by Croats and Hungarians; German families began settling there from 1800. These details mark different phases in the village’s history: its early mention, ownership and later settlement.

One traditional interpretation gives Szőlőmál as Szulimán’s former name. The name means “hillside planted with grapevines.” The “I. és II. világháborús emlékmű” memorial stands on Zrínyi tér in front of the church; its Hungarian name refers to the First and Second World Wars. Alongside the historic stages of the settlement’s history, there is also a clearly identified place of remembrance.

More Places of Interest in the Wider Destination of Baranya

The wider destination of Baranya offers several distinct areas of interest. The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae in Pécs includes decorated tombs dating from the 4th century. They are laid out as underground burial chambers with above-ground memorial chapels and feature richly decorated Christian wall paintings. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter offers a different cultural-historical focus, with the “Golden Age of Zsolnay” exhibition, the “Pink Exhibition” and an exhibition on the family and factory history.

For children, the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter offers outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramic painting workshop and classes at the Hercules Workshop. The freely accessible outdoor area can be used free of charge during opening hours; check the opening hours before your visit.

Another area of interest is the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca. It has an interactive exhibition, a demonstration farming area with hands-on agricultural activities, and three themed educational trails. They provide information about traditional farming, the Ős-Dráva Programme and the wildlife along the Drava. The farming area features native Hungarian domestic animals, including Hungarian Grey cattle, Mangalica pigs, Hucul horses, and traditional breeds of sheep and poultry.

The differences between these attractions can help you choose: Pécs focuses on tombs and wall paintings, as well as family and factory history; near Szaporca, the focus is on farming and wildlife. In Villány, you can visit the wine cellars along the cellar row throughout the year and sample wines and food from cellar to cellar.

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