Leaving Buda, we continued our journey by land. On the way, we passed the mines of the King of Hungary’s Mint House, and then travelled through the towns of Ham Zabbi Balanka and Erzin. The countryside was well populated, with small villages and trading posts along the way, and the roads were mostly safe, though sometimes difficult for travel Visiting a Turkish Convent in Buda.
Jdom A Place of Rest for Solyman
Our next stop was Jdom, known in Turkish as Tzan Kurteranor Anima Liberata, a name given by Solyman the Magnificent. He had stayed here briefly during his hasty retreat from Vienna, using the town as a secure resting place, believing it safe from pursuit by the Imperial forces. Later, this place was taken by Palfi. Jdom is thought to correspond to the old Potentiana, where the Huns fought a bloody battle against the Romans under the command of Macrinus and Vitricus, but were eventually defeated.
Pentole or Pentolen Palanka
From Jdom, we traveled to Pentole, also called Pentolen Palanka, another small fortified town. These settlements were often strategically placed near rivers or hills, serving both as military posts and trading stations. Many of these towns have ancient roots, often connected to the movements of the Huns and Romans in earlier centuries.
The Road to Po’dwar and Colecza
From Pentole, we moved toward Po’dwar, which is in sight of Colecza, located on the opposite side of the Danube River, on the road to Verneuvear. This area was once the seat of an Archbishopric, with Tomorem serving as bishop. He became famous for his bravery during the Battle of Mohatz, which was a great loss for the Hungarians.
Continuing along the road, we reached Pax or Paxi, formerly known as Altinum or Altinium. Here, the Huns, after being reinforced, fought a second battle against the Romans, winning the fight but losing about forty thousand men. In later times, the town became significant, but it was burnt by Christians, and the local Hungarian and Rascian populations often lived in conflict Turkey Private Round Tour.
Jeni Palanka and the Sarvtzza River
We then traveled to Jeni Palanka, where we crossed the Sarvtzza River, formerly called Urpanum. This is a beautiful river originating near Vejprinium. Along the way, we passed Alba Regalis (Stullweissenburg), the ancient burial place of Hungarian kings. This town, together with Buda and Strigonium, forms a triangular area that extends into the Danube below.
Setzwar and Botofeci
From there, we passed Setzwar and arrived at Botofeci, traveling by night under the escort of Spahis cavalry for safety. Upon reaching Setz, a large town, we noticed the mines of an old castle and a round palisade on the hill, showing the remnants of its ancient defenses and strategic importance.
