Allegedly one of Einstein’s favourite pastimes was to go for long walks in the country, while his grey matter raced through mathematical theorems and their solutions.
It probably wouldn’t occur to the average person to think about E=mc2 while hiking in the countryside. However, Veszprém is a special city in this respect too, as there is a secluded area of forest where hikers can learn about the essence of Fibonacci’s theorem close up, even without realising it.
The Fibonacci theorem is also known as the golden ratio. This is a proportionality that is often found in nature and art, creating a natural balance between symmetry and asymmetry. It also appears on many ancient buildings, but one of the best examples of it is the snail shell, which also follows this ratio. Before anyone starts to think that there’s a forest in Veszprém with special snails, we’ll tell you that the same animals slither along the wet ground here as elsewhere in the country.
The Jutas Lookout is not the highest lookout point in the city, but from the top, it offers a beautiful view of the various peaks of the Bakony. Its snail-shell appearance makes it even more interesting to climb, as the long, wide steps taper towards its top, as the building follows the proportions of the Fibonacci theorem. This is the perfect excursion to pay tribute to both exercise and science.
