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In the landscapes of Bakony

In Veszprém County, the third most heavily forested county is a real treat for the enthusiast. Bakonybél, the capital of the
of Hungary, the Bakony Mountains with its large beech, oak, Bakony, is associated with the name of King Béla III of Hun-
and hornbeam forests are a popular tourist spot. Th e primeval gary who invited the Cistercians in 1182 to Zirc where the
pine forest of Fenyőfő, the second largest yew forest of Europe members of the order established an abbey. Th e Monument

near Szentgál, and the rich wildlife and protected fl owers at- Library named after Antal Reguly is located in the building

tract many nature lovers. Visitors can reach the heart of the complex. The collection of 65,000 volumes includes rarities

mountains on foot, by bike, by car, or even by train. and ancient prints. The Bakony Museum of Natural History
King Saint Stephen of Hungary founded a Benedictine mon- and the Arboretum of Zirc, with Hungary’s collection of liv-
astery in Bakonybél, and the chapel, the holy fountain, and ing trees at the highest altitude, are also found here.
the Stations of the Cross erected in memory of Saint Gerard In the Western Bakony, we reach the village of Magyarpolány,
are also found here. During excursions, it is worth visiting the proud owner of the honorary title of Europa Nostra, where the
Roman Spa in the picturesque Gaja Gorge, and a ski arena row of folk houses on Petőfi Street is part of our National Her-

awaits the lovers of winter sports in Eplény where a varied itage.
7,984-metre-long ski slope system with 16 diff erent routes

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