Ják
| Ják | ||
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| Coordinates: 47°08′22″N 16°34′57″E / 47.13931°N 16.58244°E | ||
| Country |
 Hungary
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| County | Vas | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 44.95 km2 (17.36 sq mi) | |
| Population (2004) | ||
| • Total | 2,475 | |
| • Density | 55.06/km2 (142.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 9798 | |
| Area code(s) | 94 | |
Ják is a village in Vas county, on the western boundary of Hungary.
The parish church of Ják is the most complete Romanesque Church in Hungary. It was originally built as the church of a Benedictine monastery. The village church at that time was a rotunda in front of the façade of the main doorway of Ják church.
Both outside and inside the church is adorned with rich sculptures. The 3 naves and 3 apses are formed in a basilica structure. Columnar capitals are sculptured by plant and some animal ornamentation.
The rotunda has been built with 4 apses and 2 floors.
Saint George's Abbey, Ják
Medieval relief of Saint Matthew in the Church of Ják (13th century).
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