| Miskolc | ||
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| State | Hungary | |
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| Region | Northern Hungary | |
| Altitude | 131 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 236.68 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 216.470 (2016 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 36 46 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 3500–3549 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Miskolc is a city of north ofHungary.
To know
Major city ofNorthern Hungary, Miskolc was an important center of heavy industry since the times of Habsburg rule. Many of its plants were closed immediately after the fall of the communist regime with dramatic effects on the local economy such as the dizzying increase in unemployment and the decrease of the population. The first signs of recovery date back to the year 2,000 thanks to the establishment of European multinationals in cities.
Miskolc is today a tourist town. Its historic center has less interest than its neighbor Eger but on the other hand it boasts attractions of primary importance in its immediate surroundings such as the Tapolca thermal park which offers the unique experience of bathing in a natural pool inside a cave. Also very close is the pretty village of Lillafüred and its famous Hotel Palace from the 1930s, nestled in a green valley of the Bukk mountains.
Miskolc is also a hub for rail and road transport and consequently allows for a greater number of excursions in theNorthern Hungary that does not Eger.
Miskolc is also renowned for its university with about thirty faculties, from industrial and mechanical engineering to that of Fine Arts. Approximately 15,000 students attend courses.
When to go
Miskolc is a valid destination all year round although the winter months, and in particular January, can have temperatures that drop to twenty degrees below zero at night. On average Miskolc receives around 120 centimeters of snow per year and frequently the snow turns into icy layers. Summers are cool and basically humid with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees and more.
How to orient yourself
Miskolc: full screen map.Heroes' square (Hősök tere) is the fulcrum of the center (belváros). It overlooks the church of the Minorites flanked by the former monastery of the order and the beautiful building of the "Földes Ferenc" gymnasium.
South of Heroes' square runs Széchenyi István street, the main city artery that crosses the whole center in the sense of latitude. It constitutes a pedestrian area but the trams have the right to pass through it together with private vehicles for the loading / unloading of goods only. Among the noteworthy buildings that surround it, the "Zborovszky house", a beautiful one-storey building at no. 18, currently home to the tourist office.
Elizabeth Square opens up along the Széchenyi István route (Erzsébet tér) of elongated shape. The square was redesigned after the flood of 1878. Among the eclectic-style buildings that surround it, the building known as "Elisabetta's baths", no longer in operation, stands out. At No. 2 is the former pharmacy "the golden deer" (Arany Szarvas).
A couple of blocks east of the Heroes' square is the Piazza del Grano (Búza tér) with the suburban bus station, the large covered market (13,000 m²), completely renovated in 2008 and the Greek Catholic church, awarded the title of cathedral in 2011.
Neighborhoods
In addition to the center (belváros) described above, Miskolc still boasts a couple of neighborhoods with tourist interest:
- Tapolca - The suburb 4.8 km south of the center where the entrance to the thermal bath complex is located, the main tourist attraction of Miskolc. It has a high concentration of hotels of different categories.
- Diósgyőr - Former industrial suburb, about 6 km east of the center, Diósgyőr is famous for the castle of the same name and also because the cogwheel train departs from here and goes into the green valleys of the Bukk mountains, touching the tourist resort of Lillafüred.
How to get
By plane
Miskolc does not have an airport; the nearest international airports are a Budapest, Debrecen is Košice (Slovakia).
By car
Miskolc is linked to Budapest from the M3 motorway and its branch which has recently reached the city. Even the highway to Debrecen it has been completed.
On the train
- 1 Tiszai railway station (Tiszai pályaudvar), Kandó Kálmán tér 1-3, ☎ 36 40 494949.
Mon-Sun 03: 00-23: 00. The larger of Miskolc's two train stations. Several intercity and international trains from Budapest to Košice. The timetables are available on the site of the Hungarian railways. The station is equipped with ticket machines, ATMs and luggage storage. - 2 Terminus of the Lillafüred forest train (Lillafüredi Állami Erdei Vasút), Dorottya u. 1 (From the center, take a tram line 1 and get off at the LÀEV stop). The cogwheel train that winds through the valleys and woods of the Bukk mountains is widely used by passing tourists even by the most hasty. The train passes through the village of Lillafüred, Lake Hámori with the waterfalls of the same name and various karst caves in succession before ending in Garadna.
Mon-Sun 03: 00-23: 00. The larger of Miskolc's two train stations. Several intercity and international trains from By bus
- 3 Suburban bus station (Borsod Volán Autóbusz-állomás Miskolc), Búza tér, ☎ 36 46 340 288. Mon-Fri 05: 30-18: 00 Sat 5: 30-13: 00. It serves as the terminus for the Volán bus lines.
How to get around
By public transport
Public transport is managed by the municipal company MVK Rt. In addition to bus lines, there are two tram lines that terminate at Tiszai station. Line no. 1 leads to Diosgyor Castle. Tickets can be purchased at the terminus or at newspaper outlets. They can also be purchased on board by requesting them from the driver but at a higher price. The ticket valid for 24 hours (napijegy) costs HUF 1600 and is valid for all means of transport but not for the suburban section of line 7 which ends in the village of Felsőzsolca. The same goes for the other ticket denominations (3 days or weekly). Miskolc pass holders travel for free.
What see
Civil architectures
- 1 Diósgyőr Castle, Vár u. 24 (Tram number 1 or bus number 1 and get off at the "Diósgyőr VK" stop. There is paid parking for cars and buses on Nagy Lajos Király street. Via Tapolcarét is also free for tourist buses), ☎ 36 46 533 35.
Without guided tours: adult with 2 children or young people between 18 and 26 years: 750 HUF, students, seniors: 600 HUF. Free admission for children under 6, people over 70 and owners of the Miskolc pass. Apr-Oct Mon-Sun 9: 00-18: 00 Nov-Tue Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. Closed on 24th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. partially restored medieval castle, surrounded by modern buildings. In 2014, some parts of the castle were rebuilt and others renovated. The interiors are furnished with non-original medieval-style furniture. The Knights' Hall is one of the largest halls in Europe within medieval castles. It is 380 square meters and has a vaulted ceiling supported by columns. The castle chapel with its octagonal apse is also much admired. The side towers date from the 19th century. 
Without guided tours: adult with 2 children or young people between 18 and 26 years: 750 HUF, students, seniors: 600 HUF. Free admission for children under 6, people over 70 and owners of the Miskolc pass. 
Religious architectures
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- 2 Church of the Minorites (Minority templom), Hősök tere 5a, ☎ 36 46 505 636, 36 46 508 048. Catholic Church of the Mendicant Order of Conventual Friars Minor. It dates back to 1736 and was rebuilt after the fire of 1843 respecting the original Baroque design.
- 3 Evangelical church in the center (Belvárosi evangélikus templom), Hunyadi utca 8, ☎ 36 46 505 726. Church of 1797 in late Baroque style. It was rebuilt after it was struck by lightning in 1817. Inside you can admire the organ from 1845 and the painting of the high altar, a work of 1897 depicting Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.
- 4 Greek Orthodox Church (Szentháromság Görögkeleti Ortodox Templom). Built between 1785 and 1806, the church boasts one of the largest iconostases in Europe. it is 16 m high. and is decorated with 88 paintings depicting episodes from the life of Jesus
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Thermal baths of the cave (Barlangfürdő), Pazár István sétány 1 (Bus number 2 and 20 from the center), ☎ 36 46 560 030. Day ticket: 3600 HUF. Students, seniors: 2700 HUF. Free admission for children under 4, for people over 70 and for Miskolc Pass holders. Mon-Sun 09: 00-20: 00. Thermal baths inside a natural cave. The water temperature is 20-36 degrees. Other baths are possible in the indoor and outdoor pools of the vast complex surrounding the cave. Inside the thermal park there is also an artificial lake that can be traveled with rental boats. The complex also features Finnish saunas, Turkish baths and a solarium.
Shopping
- 1 Szinvapark shopping center (Szinvapark Bevásárlóközpont), Bajcsy-Zs, 2-4. It consists of two separate buildings on the banks of the Szinva River connected by a glass bridge. Inside there are about 70 shops including one of Media Markt electronics. There is also an Interspar supermarket, a Raiffeisen bank agency, several ATMs, bars, restaurants and a bowling alley.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Julia Chinese fast food, Búza tér 1, ☎ 36 70 569 1237. Mon-Sat 08: 00-20: 30 Sun 09: 00-20: 00. Chinese restaurant on the central square.
- Miskolci Főzelékház, Soltész Nagy Kálmán u. 8, ☎ 36 46 783 531. Mon-Fri 11: 00-16: 00.
- 1 Calypso Tavern (Calypso Kisvendéglő), Városház tér 7, ☎ 36 46 324 616. Home cooking.
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- 4 Edelény (25 km north of Miskolc, half an hour by train) - Town where the L’Huillier-Coburg palace is located, one of the most interesting examples of early Baroque architecture in Hungary. It was built between 1716 and 1730 by Jean-Francois L'Huillier, a native of France. The subsequent owner of the palace was Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, lieutenant general of the Austro-Hungarian army. The palace was not used by the new owner and began to decline. It suffered serious damage in 1945, when a Soviet military command settled there and made improper use of the building. For example, a room decorated with remarkable frescoes was used as a chicken coop. Large-scale restorations were initiated in 2001 on the initiative of the national superintendent of historic monumentsHungary. Info on timetables and visits on the site palace officer.
- 5 Lillafüred (15 km west of Miscolk, reachable not only by VOLÁN buses, but also by a cogwheel train) - Renowned tourist resort in the Bukk mountains famous for its Hotel Palace built in 1930 in the style of the Hungarian Renaissance castles and for the hanging gardens between the Szinva and Garadna streams.
Useful information
- 6 Touristic office (Tourinform Miskolc), Street (utca) Széchenyi 16, ☎ 36 46 350 425, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri: 08: 30-17: 00 Sat: 09: 00-14: 00. The staff speaks English, German, Russian, Slovak and will provide you with all possible information regarding transport, excursions, thermal baths and current events, as well as finding you accommodation if you have not booked. You can also buy the tourist card at the tourist office Miskolc Pass in different formats.
