Gencsapáti: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the area around Gencsapáti are Kilátó, Bagolyvár, Tófürdő, Városi uszoda, Felszabadulási-emlékmű, Kálvária templom, Szalézi templom and Széles Kő. For travellers interested in Kilátó, this provides a specific point of reference for their trip. You can rent a holiday apartment in Gencsapáti.

History and Culture

Gencsapáti's documented medieval roots go back a long way: Genc was first mentioned as Gench in 1288, while neighbouring Gyöngyösapáti was recorded as Apaty in 1328. The two settlements were united in 1943.

The parish church of Gencs is dedicated to the Apostle James. It is mentioned in a canonical visitation from 1674; researchers also found remains of medieval Gothic walls.

Events and Cuisine

Gencsapáti hosts a recurring Pentecost festival that combines music and gastronomy. The programme also includes a regional folk dance festival.

Landscape

Gencsapáti lies on the Gyöngyös and Mocsvár streams in the picturesque Kőszeghegyalja landscape near Szombathely.

The following links lead to further pages for comparing other localities: Dozmat, Vasszécseny, Balogunyom, Torony, Táplánszentkereszt, Szombathely, Zsennye.

For the overarching travel overview: Szombathelyi.