Bodza combines a flat, treeless landscape with striking traces of village history. Water and architecture offer different points of interest: small rises are considered remnants of former riverbanks, while flatter areas correspond to former oxbow lakes. Kovács Lake in the village centre dries up in summer—a clear seasonal difference from the other bodies of water in the area.
Water Landscapes and Cycle Routes
The Zsemlékes oxbow lake was first mentioned in 1268 and extends to the boundaries of Lakszakállas and Lipové. It should be distinguished from the Zsemlékes water area: within the system of the Ekel and Megye canals, it forms a continuous water area about two kilometres long, where several fish species live. The historical reference, landscape form and description of the waters each offer a different perspective on the area.
The cycle routes also differ in their described courses. In Bodza, the regional Z4 cycling tourism route follows road I/63 and connects Komárno with Veľký Meder. The local D2 route runs from Lipové over a bridge, along a water canal and along a farm track to Bodza. These provide different points of reference for planning: the road route and connection between two towns on the Z4, and the bridge, canal and farm track on the D2. Before setting out, check the current signage and surface conditions on the Z4, and the route condition and waymarking on the D2.
Village Architecture from Different Periods
The manor houses at Nos. 118 and 120 offer a concrete comparison of their layouts. The modest, single-storey manor house at No. 118 was built in 1887 for the estate manager of the Kálnoky family and has an L-shaped floor plan. Béla Végh of Vereb had the manor house at No. 120 built in the 1880s. It is also modest and single-storey, but has a rectangular floor plan and an open colonnade accessible from both ends of the courtyard.
Other houses add different architectural forms and periods to the picture. No. 117 is the oldest surviving farmhouse in Bodza; it was built from adobe bricks in the second half of the 19th century. No. 8 is a standard adobe-brick house from the 1920s. Its colonnade opens onto the courtyard. Together, these examples span the period from the 19th-century farmhouse to the interwar standard house. Those interested in village architecture can look at both the building materials and the different floor plans.
Bells, Municipal Office and Park
The Roman Catholic bell tower stands at the edge of the municipal park. The older bell bears an inscription stating that it was cast in Pest in 1869 by Walser Ferenc and dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. Across the street, opposite the municipal office, stands the Reformed bell tower. It was built in 1926 and has an onion dome.
Bodza’s municipal office was built in 1913. It is a single-storey, rectangular building with nine bays. The small municipal park lies in front of it and was established in 1974 as an occasional resting place for residents. The bell tower, bell tower and municipal office can thus be distinguished by their function, architectural form and the dates recorded for each.
Getting There by Train
The ŽSR passenger timetable offers a time-specific reference for planning your journey: in the 2025/26 timetable period, it listed Bodza railway station at kilometre 74, between Veľký Meder and Zemianska Olča. Check the current timetable before departure, as schedules and transport services may change.
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