Rust Attractions
Rust (121m/397ft; pop. 1,700), situated on the western side of the Neusiedler See, is a well known town and tourist resort with excellent facilities for winter sports. It was given the status of a royal Hungarian free city in 1681. It has many well preserved burghers' houses of the Renaissance and Baroque periods; many of the houses have storks' nests on their roofs. Because the stork population fluctuates greatly the town of Rust has developed a stork protection program in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, with the aim of again providing optimum living conditions for the birds.
From Rust a 1km/0.75mi long causeway leads through the reeds to the bathing area (lakeside restaurant).
From Rust a 1km/0.75mi long causeway leads through the reeds to the bathing area (lakeside restaurant).
Fishermen's Church
Rust's Fischerkirche (Fishermen's Church), first recorded in 1493, lost its tower in 1879; some original wall paintings were discovered in 1953, showing scenes from the New Testament. Note also the Gothic altar and Gothic tabernacle. The church is still surrounded by a defensive wall. Candlelight concerts are held in the church during the summer months. In the main street stands the house known as "Zum Auge Gottes" (the Eye of God), with a fine 18th century oriel window. The Seetor (Lake Gate) dates from 1715.
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