Palic, the 7 km long lake and tourist centre used to be an elite resort and spa at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The image of Palic has permanently been changing, improving and modernising, although it avoided the temptation of industrialisation.The two architects, Komor and Jakab, who left a permanent impression on the architecture of the city, also designed remarkable buildings in Palic as well, and these were also built in Hungarian art nouveau and dominated by woodcarvings inspired by folk handicrafts.
The Water Tower, now the symbol of Palic, was built at the beginning of the 20th century as a multipurpose facility: a water tower, gate of the resort and a tram station.
The construction of the Grand Terrace ended in 1911 and at that time it was also used as a multipurpose facility confectionery, restaurant, while the upstairs premises were intended for entertainment and balls.
Two open terraces embellish the front of the building and they are decorated by magnificently carved parapet. Right in front of the Grand Terrace is the tiniest art nouveau style, special purpose facility, the Musical Pavillion, which, in the spirit of time, used to be a venue for promenade concerts.
A memorial fountain was erected in the honour of the completion of constructions in the city and Palic, which perfectly fit in the newly created atmosphere of the promenade in front of the Grand Terrace and the Musical Pavilion on the lake front.
The Womenâs Beach is another magnificent example of art nouveau style buildings.
The colourful resort houses-villas round up the Palic image. Villa Lujza was built in eclectic style and Bagolyvár an interesting name for an interesting building: âthe owlâs castle are âSwiss-typeâ villas, and their roofs are covered with multicoloured plain tiles made by the Zsolnay Manufacture.
In the heart of the Grand Park there is specific facility, the Summer Stage, where the Palic International Film Festival is held every summer.
