Church ruins of Ecsérpuszta

The Church ruins of Ecsérpuszta is a Romanesque structure from the 12th century featuring three naves, an arched sanctuary, and tower remnants at its western end. The surviving stone walls display typical medieval architectural forms of that era.

This structure was built during the Árpád dynasty period and served the settlement of Ecsér as its parish church until 1548, when Turkish forces burned both the village and the building. This destruction marked the end of the location's occupation.

The discovered fresco fragments show Saint Christopher, linking this church to the patron saint of sailors and reflecting the spiritual focus of this Lake Balaton region's medieval community.

This archaeological site sits in an open field near railway guard house number 49 and offers free access throughout the year. The exposed structure can be viewed from multiple angles without restriction.

Four inscribed Roman stones were discovered within the ruins, suggesting that builders reused materials from an earlier Roman structure that once stood at this location. This find points to a long history of human occupation at the site.

GPS coordinates: 46.83130,17.60780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00