Ják

Ják

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Coordinates: 47°08′22″N 16°34′57″E / 47.13931°N 16.58244°E / 47.13931; 16.58244
Country  Hungary
County Vas
Area
  Total 44.95 km2 (17.36 sq mi)
Population (2004)
  Total 2,475
  Density 55.06/km2 (142.6/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 9798
Area code(s) 94

Ják is a village in Vas county, on the western boundary of Hungary.

Ják Church

The parish church of Ják is the most complete Romanesque Church in Hungary. It was originally built as the church of a Benedictine monastery. The village church at that time was a rotunda in front of the façade of the main doorway of Ják church.

Both outside and inside the church is adorned with rich sculptures. The 3 naves and 3 apses are formed in a basilica structure. Columnar capitals are sculptured by plant and some animal ornamentation.

The rotunda has been built with 4 apses and 2 floors.

Notable people

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