Nagyvázsony is a village in Veszprém, Hungary. It lies approximately 15 km (9 mi) north of the Lake Balaton. It houses Kinizsi Castle, a 14th-century fortification donated by Matthias I to Pál Kinizsi. Kinizsi's sarcophagus can be found in the castle chapel. Facing the castle is a baroque church which was commissioned by Kinizsi in 1470. There is also an ethnographic museum in the village.

Nagyvázsony
Aerial photography of the castle of Nagyvázsony
Aerial photography of the castle of Nagyvázsony
Flag of Nagyvázsony
Coat of arms of Nagyvázsony
Location of Veszprém county in Hungary
Location of Veszprém county in Hungary
Nagyvázsony is located in Veszprém County
Nagyvázsony
Nagyvázsony
Location of Nagyvázsony
Nagyvázsony is located in Hungary
Nagyvázsony
Nagyvázsony
Nagyvázsony (Hungary)
Coordinates: 46°59′01″N 17°41′39″E / 46.98350°N 17.69408°E / 46.98350; 17.69408
CountryHungary
CountyVeszprém
Area
 • Total
76.29 km2 (29.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
1,848
 • Density24.22/km2 (62.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 2 (CEST)
Postal code
8291
Area code88

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Twin city

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