Nagyvázsony is a village in Veszprém, Hungary. It lies approximately 15 km (9 mi) north of the Lake Balaton. It houses Kinizsi Castle, a 14th-century fortification donated by Matthias I to Pál Kinizsi. Kinizsi's sarcophagus can be found in the castle chapel. Facing the castle is a baroque church which was commissioned by Kinizsi in 1470. There is also an ethnographic museum in the village. Notable residents Teddy Kollek (1911-2007), Israeli Mayor of Jerusalem Pál Kinizsi (1432-1494), general Gallery Twin city Mioveni – Romania Chorley – United Kingdom External links Street map (Hungarian) Aerial photographs of Nagyvázsony Populated places in Veszprém County