The
Nemesvita, with a population ca. 500, is
nestled in a lovely valley where the Tapolca Basin and Keszthely Hill meet
along a side road branching off Route 84. The origin of its name derives in
part from the Middle Ages, where "nemes" meant “noble”. Both Archaeological and Linguistic evidence
(found in the names of surrounding villages) suggest that the site of Nemesvita
was occupied as early as the Late Stone Age.
After the "kuruc" era the
local Catholic Church was not in use for a long time. A reconstruction project
was undertaken around 1778 and parts of the medieval walls were saved. The
Church is still in use.
The architectural beauty of the village dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Not only the Baroque style Parsonage (from 1760), but also several gentry mansions can still be seen today. Some parts of Petőfi Street are still breathing the atmosphere of the last century, with lovely stuccowork. Beyond the village, the walking paths are highly recommended for the visitor, as well as wine tasting in the cellars of the hill or a walk to three water mills near the village.
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