Discover Encs: Sports, Churches and Cuisine

Sports facilities with different dimensions

The Sportközpont in Encs serves as a multi-purpose sports and event hall. The hall measures 44 × 22 metres; marked courts are available for futsal, volleyball, handball and basketball. The different lines divide the space for several sports and give you a concrete sense of the hall’s size.

The Sportközpont also has three grass pitches: two natural-grass pitches measuring 105 × 66 metres and 90 × 45 metres, respectively, and a 44 × 22-metre artificial-turf pitch. A running track surrounds the larger natural-grass pitch. This makes it easy to distinguish the indoor and outdoor facilities when planning: the hall has four marked courts, while the outdoor areas comprise two natural-grass pitches, the artificial-turf pitch and the running track. If you are planning a specific activity or event, confirm the arrangements in advance; availability may depend on a booking, and access to or booking of the facilities may vary.

Churches and architectural history in Encs

The Greek Catholic church in Encs was built in 1996 to designs by architect Bodonyi Csaba. Its complex combines Byzantine style with modern architectural elements. Visits to the church are possible by prior arrangement, so be sure to arrange your visit in advance.

Another distinctive church is the two-towered, modern, single-nave Szent Anna Roman Catholic Church. It was built in 1999 to designs by Horváth Zoltán. Descriptions of the two churches offer a concrete comparison: the Greek Catholic church brings together Byzantine style and modern elements, while the two-towered form and single-nave layout shape the impression of Szent Anna.

A 2016 article describes four churches standing close together in a green setting: a Roman Catholic, a Greek Catholic, a Reformed and a Lutheran church. The history of the area’s churches also includes a medieval stone church, taken over by the Reformed Church in the 16th century. Later, Catholics built a new church using material from the medieval stone church, which had fallen into ruin.

A culinary stop of its own

At Anyukám Mondta, the menu ranges from smoked and grilled meats, homemade bread and focaccia to classic dishes and desserts. It also includes gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free sweets. If the restaurant is part of your plans, check the current menu before your visit: the selection may change.

Encs and the wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén

If you are including Encs in a wider travel plan, you can also consider the broader destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. There, the Baradla-Domica cave system is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The Aggtelek Cave Tour is a short option: it is 1 kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy. An educational trail connects the Aggtelek and Jósvafő entrances to Baradla Cave and introduces the area’s natural and cultural history. The tour and the trail offer different focuses: the former can be assessed by its length and duration, while the latter is defined by its connection between the cave entrances and the information it provides.

When choosing a holiday rental in Encs, local interests may be the deciding factor: sports facilities, church architecture or a restaurant visit. If you are planning other destinations in the wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén area, compare their locations individually before settling on your stay.

Discover more destinations: Forró, Hernádvécse, Pusztaradvány, Szemere, Gagyapáti, Abaújkér.

See the overview of the wider destination: Encs area.