the 41st Guards Rifle Division of the Soviet 4th Guards Army. The Germans retreated, but destroyed more than thirty Soviet tanks during the battle. In 1947 Bicske became independent. There were 12,000 inhabitants in 1986. Main sights Roman Catholic Church (18th century) with a Maulbertsch panel painting Batthyany Castle (built in 1754-1755) In the center of the town are excavated ruins of a temple with several tombs, dating from the 15th century Ruins of the Observatory and the astronomers' castle Sport The association football club, Bicskei TC, is based in the town. Twin towns – sister cities Bicske is twinned with: Altshausen, Germany Băile Tușnad, Romania Chop, Ukraine Reci, Romania References External links in Hungarian Populated places in Fejér County