Simontornya is a town in Tolna County , Tamási County . The ninth most populous town in the county, received a 1995 city status.
Sights
- Renaissance castle
It was built in 1277 on the site of the tower of Simon the son of Solomon. It lived its heyday between 1277 and 1543, when it was successively owned by several nationally famous noble families (Laczkfiak, Kanizsaiak, Ozorai Pipó, Garaiak). It served as a border fortress in the battles against the Turks and was later occupied by the Turks. It was taken back from the Turks in September 1686. During the Rákóczi War of Independence , in the autumn of 1704, Heister captured the castle with an Austrian general, and then János Bottyánrecaptured (November 11, 1705). After the war of independence, the castle started to be destroyed, it lost its military significance, it was also used as a warehouse and a residential building. In 1954, the roof of the big tower collapsed. At that time, it seemed that the castle would finally be mine. In 1964, the National Monument decided that it was worth saving the castle. Restoration work has begun, the results of which can still be seen. Nowadays, temporary or permanent exhibitions are organized, and traditional games are held in the surroundings during the summer.
- Church of St. Simon and Judas Tade and Franciscan Monastery
The Roman Catholic Church in Simontornya was built in 1766 on behalf of Count Charles Styrum-Lymburg. The church is a private, light baroque building with Maria Theresa style . The tower is 45 meters high and is covered with a tin helmet. In its original state, there were 3 angers in the tower, but in the 1945 battles they were destroyed. Later, a soul bell and a large bell were re-cast from donations.
- Reformed Church
Built in the late Baroque style in the 19th century ; simple, white-walled, single-tower church building.
- Styrum Chapel
Chapel on the vineyard of Simontornya, on Mózsé Hill. It can be approached in the continuation of Székelyi út. Count Károly Styrum-Lymburg, landlord of Simontornya, erected it in memory of his young son, János Styrum Nepomuk. He was the only adult child of Count Charles, but he had an accident and died a monster while riding on Moses Hill. In memory of this, near the site of the tragedy, the count erected the chapel that still stands today.
- Trinity statue
Made in 1812 in late baroque style. On the pillars of the square pedestal are statues of St. Sebastian , St. Florian , St. Catherine of Siena and St. John of Nepomuk . On the front is a relief of St. Rosalia . It is located on Petőfi Street.
- II. world war memorial
A monument to the victims of World War II was erected in 1990 on the main square. The work of István Novák .
- World War I memorial
The monument of the First World War is located in Szent István Street, in front of the town hall. The work of Béla Farkas. It was inaugurated on June 30, 1929.
