People have lived in the area of Kisnána for over a thousand years, yet in 1715, the village did not officially exist. How could this happen?
Historical sources confirm that the area of Kisnána was inhabited as early as the 11th century, but there is no information on when it came into the possession of the Kompolti family. However, the head of the Aba clan, to which the Kompolti family belonged, divided his estate among his sons in 1325 – this is the first official mention of the settlement.
But what happened to Kisnána after 1552?
In 1445, the newly built castle of the Kompolti family was already mentioned, which was inherited by the Országh family in 1510 along with the estates. However, in 1543, Kisnána was also affected by the Turkish threat, with the famous treasure hunter Móré László defending the castle. The Turks practically smoked out the defenders, destroying much of the castle. After this, the village was repopulated, but it did not survive the wave of attacks in 1552 and remained desolate for about 150 years.
From disputes Over Ownership to This Day
During the Rákóczi War of Independence, it was referred to as Nána-puszta (Nána-plains), and even in 1715, Kisnána did not exist as a village. Following this, the area was embroiled in ownership disputes for over 100 years, but meanwhile, its population gradually increased. This was largely due to Slovak settlements, resulting in a Slovak minority still present in the village today, with their dishes permanently integrated into the local diet.
It received its current name in 1903, when it became Kisnána from Felsőnána. Today, it is best known again for the Kisnána Castle (or castle ruins), but as a part of the Mátra wine region, it also offers excellent wines to visitors. The proximity to the Mátra Mountains makes it an ideal area for hiking, and after such activities, you can certainly rest at our guesthouse!