Mezőzombor offers a variety of reasons to visit: the architectural history of the Reformed church, winegrowing and views at the Disznókő winery, and the interactive MiniaTour model railway exhibition. The details range from dates and architectural styles to a wine tasting of a specific duration and a miniature world that visitors can operate themselves. This makes it easy to tailor your visit to your interests.
The Reformed Church and Its Building Phases
The present-day building of Mezőzombor’s Reformed church was constructed between 1948 and 1950. A 18-metre-high tower stands in front of its east façade. However, the church’s history goes back further: in 1732, the former church was in ruins. A new building erected in 1806 burned down around 1823 and was restored in 1828–29. A Reformed church built in 1911 was blown up by retreating German troops on 21 November 1944.
The sequence of dates distinguishes the church’s historical building phases: the restoration of 1828–29 was of the new building from 1806; the church blown up in 1944 dated from 1911. The present-day building was constructed later, between 1948 and 1950. The tower in front of the east façade is a precise architectural reference point, while the dates make it possible to trace the church’s transformation over several centuries.
Wine Tastings and Views at Disznókő
The Disznókő winery is located in the municipality of Mezőzombor. It has 107 hectares of vineyards on a site covering around 150 hectares. These figures refer to different areas: the vineyards and the site as a whole. These area figures may change over time.
The wine tastings combine a tour of the vineyards, winery and cellars with a tasting afterwards in the historic cellar. The programme lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. As arrangements may change, check availability in advance.
The Filagória viewpoint is easy to reach from the Disznókő winery building in Mezőzombor and from the Sárga Borház car park. The viewpoint offers a 360-degree panorama across the vineyards. As access conditions may change, it is advisable to check for current information before your visit.
The viewpoint features the neoclassical Filagória Pavilion, with its four columns. The Lónyay family had it built in the 18th century. Here, two distinct aspects come together: views across the vineyards and the architecture of a historic viewing pavilion. Visitors interested in architectural styles will find a different focus here than at the wine tasting; the tour, in turn, offers a time-defined insight into the vineyards, winery and cellars.
An Interactive Miniature World
The MiniaTour model railway exhibition offers a different focus. It features more than 30 scenes, 40 push-buttons and two joysticks. Visitors can use these controls to interact with the miniature world. The numbers give a concrete sense of the exhibition’s format: in addition to the scenes on display, visitors can operate the exhibits themselves. If you are planning to visit MiniaTour, check in advance for current visitor information.
Winegrowing in the Wider Destination
In the wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, the Tokaj wine region is a legally protected wine-growing area.
Discover more destinations: Golop, Bekecs, Szerencs, Rátka, Legyesbénye, Mád, Tállya.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Szerencsi.
