Veszprém vármegye Essentials

Veszprém vármegye encompasses the volcanic landscapes of the Balaton Uplands and the Bakony Mountains. The region features the 11th-century Benedictine Abbey of Tihany, the Tapolca Cave Lake’s subterranean boat routes, and medieval fortifications like Sümeg and Szigliget. Architectural highlights include the Cistercian Abbey in Zirc, the rare 11th-century round church in Öskü, and the Baroque Great Church of Pápa. Natural landmarks range from the basalt columns of Badacsony to the Zirc Arboretum.