Sights and landmarks in Edelény

Sights and landmarks in Edelény

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   Blue Painter's House

   Kékfestőház

   The building was built at the beginning of the 19th century in folk Baroque style. The objects in the exhibition present the old tools of the blue painting craft.

   Only by appointment·Adult: HUF 600; senior, student: HUF 400

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   L'Huillier-Coburg Palace

   L’Huillier–Coburg-kastély

   This is the seventh largest palace in Hungary. This prominent example of early Baroque architecture was built between 1716 and 1730 by Jean-Francois L'Huillier, who originated from Alsace-Lorraine, France. The palace was reconstructed between 2009–2014. It's a museum now, it can be visited by guided tour.

   Apr–Oct: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00·Adult: HUF 2000–HUF 2800; senior, student: HUF 1000–HUF 1400

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   Pedellus House

   Pedellus Ház

   The exhibition commemorates Hungarians who emigrated to America between the two world wars.

   Only by appointment·Adult: HUF 600; senior, student: HUF 400

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   Reformed Church

   Református templom

   Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Remodeled in the 18th and 20th centuries.

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   Reformed Church and Wooden Bell Tower

   Református templom és fa harangtorony

   The church was built in the 12–13th century in Roman style with some Gothic parts form the 14–15th century. The wooden bell tower was built in 1765.

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   Roman Catholic Church of the Visitation

   Sarlós Boldogasszony római katolikus templom

   Built in the 13th century in Roman style, remodeled between 1788–1790 in Zopf style.

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   Ruins of Pauline Church and Monastery

   Pálos templom- és kolostorrom

   It was built in 1347 in Gothic style, collapsed at the end of the 16th century.

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   Ruins of Szádvár

   Szádvár romjai

   The castle was built in the 13th century, collapsed at the end of the 18th century.

   Free to visit

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   School History Exhibition

   Iskolatörténeti kiállítás

   The museum opened in 1982 with a collection by Dr. István Demjén, which was selected from the school history values of Cserehát.

   Only by appointment·Adult: HUF 600; senior, student: HUF 400

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    Treasure House

    Kincses Ház

    The permanent exhibition "Natural Treasures of the Bódva Valley" presents the architectural values found along the Bódva River as well as the rare wonders of flora and fauna in an interactive way.

    Only by appointment·Adult: HUF 600; senior, student: HUF 400

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    Upper Castle Observation Tower

    Felsővár-kilátó

    The Upper Castle was one of the most significant castle fortifications of Borsod county in the 16-17. century. The 25 m high wooden observation tower designed by Pál Farkas. It was built in 2012 on the hill of Szendrő on the site of the former gunpowder tower of the castle.

    Only by appointment·Adult: HUF 600; senior, student: HUF 400

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    World's Largest Book

    Világ Legnagyobb Könyve

    Guinness World Records approved as the current record for "Largest book" on 21 May 2010: "The largest book measures 4.18 m×3.77 m, weighs 1.42 kg and consists of 346 pages. It can be viewed in a watermill. Other exhibitions: printing history exhibition, Bible and church book collection.

    Apr–Sep: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00·Adult: HUF 1600; senior, student: HUF 1200–HUF 1300; children: HUF 600–HUF 1000

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    Borsod Heritage Museum

    Borsodi Tájház

    Three dwelling houses with exhibition inside.

    Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00·Adult: HUF 400; senior, student: HUF 200

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    Császta Observation Tower

    Császtai kilátó

    16 m height tower.

    Free to visit

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    Derenk Heritage House

    Derenki tájház

    Derenk, Szögliget

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    Gedeon Mansion

    Gedeon-kúria

    Built around 1770 in Baroque style.

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    György Szathmáry Király Museum of Church History

    Szathmáry Király György Egyháztörténeti Múzeum

    Hangács

    Only by appointment

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    Papp Mansion

    Papp-kúria

    Built around 1830 in folk Classicist style.

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    Reformed Bell Tower

    Református harangtorony

    Built in the 15–16th century.

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    Reformed Church of Borsod

    Borsodi református templom

    Built in 1791 in late Baroque style.

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    Roman Catholic Church

    Római katolikus templom

    Built in the 17th century in early Baroque style.

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    Sports Gallery

    Sportgaléria

    Kovács utca 8, Szendrő

    Only by appointment·HUF 300

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Edelény (CC BY-SA 4.0).