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| Country | Hungary | |
| Region | Transdanubia | |
| Population | 4 051 | |
| High | 98-220 m | |
Simontornya is a small town in Transdanubia in Hungary.
Understand
Simontornya is located on a plain and on hills along the banks of the Sió canal. Sárbogárd found 16, Tamási 25, Dunaföldvár 28, Siófok (and Balaton) 42, Szekszárd 46, Pécs 80, Budapest 91 kilometers (by air).
History
The Romans already lived in that place under a name Fortiana. A Hungarian named Simon built a residential tower in the 1270s. Soon it was a further built fort. The Turks had it between 1543-1686. The municipality acquired city rights in 1995.
Climate
Simontornya is found in a temperate, continental climate, like full Hungary.
Enter
Simontornya is well accessible by road and train, Sió canal is navigable only occasionally.
Enire avie
The nearest international airport operates in Budapest. In Siófok flights rarely occur.
Get on the train
Simontornya is located along the main line between Budapest and Pécs.
To be transported
Simontornya is easily accessible from the nearby villages and towns.
To be transported on foot
Simontornya has sidewalks along the footpaths.
Public transport
In Simontornya the long-distance buses have in the city a number of stops, they are used in the local traffic.
Transport by car
Simontornya has an urban road network for cars.
See
- w: eo: Castle of Simontornya
- catholic church
- Calvinist church
Fari
- catch fish in the lake (permission required!)
Buy
The most necessary shops are located in Simontornya.
Stores
- Zion Market Simontornya
- Chef Market Simontornya
- COOP 81.SZ.SIÓMENTI COOP SZUPERMARKET
- Malom Marketing Simontornya
Eat
- Fried Castle Hotel Resort, Simontornya
- Tulip Etterem
- Tó Étterem
Drink
Just like eating.
To live
There are rental apartments at the private service.
Campsites
Hostels
Hotels
- Fried Kastélyszálló Resort Simontornya
- Gála Panzió
Security
- Simontornya conforms to security of Hungary.
