ROM Wanderer on the road - another church beautified by Market in Aszófő

The ROM travelling programme launched by Market Építő Zrt has reached its second stop. The Hungarian construction company launched the project as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, with the first stop in October 2022 at the the Árpád-era church ruins located on the outskirts of Tök were renovated. This year, another medieval sacred building was saved for future generations, this time in Veszprém County. The renovated Kövesdi church ruins in Aszófő were handed over in a ceremony on 4 August 2023.

The event, with the participation of invited guests and experts, recalled the process of the conservation of the monument, the results of the exciting preparatory work that preceded it, the milestones of its implementation, the unique discoveries of archaeology and architectural history, and the memorable moments of its construction.

About the ROM Vándor program, which aims to discover, preserve and promote our Hungarian architectural heritage, Market Építő Zrt. CEO Sándor Scheer said earlier that the company is spending half a billion forints on the project, which is planned to last for ten years and will restore 2-3 church ruins a year.

In each case, the renovations aim to ensure a dignified relationship with the historic heritage and leave a quality legacy that will last for at least 25 years. Both the staff and the professionals involved design the reconstruction process in accordance with the architectural heritage of the ruin and its identity, thus preserving the centuries-old value that these buildings have.

As the first stage of the programme, nearly a hundred of the company's colleagues volunteered to help renew the churchyard in the village of Töki. In addition to their professional tasks, they also worked together with Market to tidy up the monument's surroundings.