Historic places in Miskolc

Historic places in Miskolc

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   Castle of Diósgyőr

   Diósgyőri vár

   This is a partly restored medieval castle, surrounded by the modern blocks of flats. In 2014, some part of the castle was rebuilt, other were renovated. The reconstructed rooms are furnished with mediaeval-style furniture. Main parts: "Knight’s Hall", include two naves with three columns in the middle, and with its 380 sq meters area, one of the largest rooms of medieval castles in Central Europe. "The Chapel" is a two-storied chapel with octagonal apse. It's the central room of the east wing, and a hallowed place. "The towers" In order to enhance the romantic impression, the southwestern tower can be seen in its shape from the 1800s, when it was ruined by a bolt. The upstairs rooms of the other three towers host exhibitions, and lookouts on the roofs."Palace Wings": Three of the four one-storied palace wings remained (rebuild): the northern with the Knight’s Hall, the eastern with the chapel and the kings’residence, and the southern with the queens’ rooms. These rooms serve visitors and interactive spaces that present the medieval castle life and different crafts and trades. "'Wine cellar", consists of two rooms and an interior space of a floor height, can be reached from the West Wing. "Exhibitions" of the castle: castle history exhibition: gives you a taste of archaeological findings in the area of a castle and the old Pauline monastery, medieval weapons and here located the biggest Wax Museum of Central Europe (greatest number of figures) shows the everyday life in Diósgyőr in the Middle Ages. "Lower Castle" contains a functional copy of a 16th-century cannon, which is used at big events. Garden of Queens a place where herbs and spices were grown, some type of them can be find still today. "Courtyard": The main entrance of the upper castle is the northern gate, that is reached through the royal stairs. The northeastern and southwestern decorated stairway leads to the upstairs loggia decorated with stone carvings. "Tournament Field" provides a venue for events as

   Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-March: daily 09:00-17:00, Closed:Dec 24-26. Dec 31-Jan 1.·With guided tours: adult Ft 1500, student/senior Ft 1200. Without guided tours: adult with 2 children or between 18-26 Ft 750, student/senior Ft 600. Under 6 and over 70 free.; If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card, admisson is free.

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   Collection of Mining

   Bányászati Gyűjtemény

   The Collection of Mining in Miskolc shows the general history of mining technology, and also miner's clothes, blasting tools of it. On-demand functional demostration is available.

   Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00. Registration needed.·Free

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   Diósgyőri Papermill Museum of the Paper Industry

   Diósgyőri Papírgyár Papírgyári Múzeuma Papíripari Szakgyűjtemény

   Guidance in Hungarian only. There are exhibited the historical artefacts of the local company (Diósgyőri Papermill) on two levels. The workshop on the first floor, for preparing hand-made paper, helps you to remember the days of the undertaking working in the course of the manufacture.

   May-Sep Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and Sat of every month 10:00-14:00. In this case the museum is closed on the following Mon·Admission: Adult/reduced: Ft 350/250

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   Gallery of Miskolc - Petró House

   Miskolci Galéria - Petró-ház

   Visit the permanent exhibition of graphic artist, Lajos Szalay. Art Library. The building was built in 1927, and later the famous doctor, Petro Sándor (1907-1976) was acquired. Here operated a nationally-known, well-equipped modern private clinic. He was also a private collector his collection include local history items, 19th-century art works, and modern Hungarian works of art, miniature, silver, and rug collection. After his death the all heritage received the Herman Otto Museum.

   Mon-Thu 09:00-16:00, Fri 09:00-13:00·free

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   Herman Ottó Museum Exhibition building

   Papszer utcai kiállítási épület

   The richest Conquest cemetery of the Carpathian Basin. A noble of Miskolc in national politics. Endre Szasz collection. 'Ages, photos, cameras' permanent exhibition in the history of photography. Gift shop.

   Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Adult Ft 1400, child Ft 700, If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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   Library and Collection of Selmec of the University of Miskolc

   Selmeci Műemlékkönyvtár - Miskolci Egyetem

   The most important museum collections: collection of articles of the university's historical, numismatic collection, photo archive, certificate archive, the mining-themed stamp collection, a collection of miniature books, industrial and technical history items, the works of fine art.

   Mon-Thu 09:00-15:00, Fri 09:00-12:00·Free

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   Lutheran parish church in Miskolc

   Miskolci Evangélikus Egyházközség templom

   This church, the second one on this site after the lightning affected and demolished the former church, was erected between 1817-1820, the tower of the church was finished in 1865. Dimensions of its 31m long and 25m wide. Above the main entrance of church is a very beautiful and remarkable balcony. The classy decorated Empire style stone pulpit made in 1820. The altarpiece painted by Bertalan Székely,-who was one of the greatest representatives of Hungarian historical painting, the Christ on the Mount of Olives finished in 1897.

   Office hours: Pastoral Office: Tue-Fri 09:00-12:00. Worship: Sun 11:00

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   Mindszent Parish Church

   officially:Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Hungarian: Mindszenti Plébániatemplom

   Mindszent was a separate small settlement in the Middle Age, around 1880 united with Miskolc. The church was built on site of a smaller medieval chapel between 1728-1743. Its two slender towers were built a hundred years later. Inside of the church there are beautiful Baroque paintings and statues. Its altarpieces depicting St Peter and St Paul (at the high altar), the Virgin Mary, St Joseph, St Ladislaw, St Stephen paintings were done in 1855 and 1879. The Baroque statue of Mary with the jar (1739) stands before the church. A small Calvary shrine can be found not far from the church; it was consecrated by the Archbishop of Eger in 1864.

   Guide by booking. Masses: Sun and major holidays 07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 18:30, Mon-Fri 07:00, 7:30, 18:30·Free

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   Miskolci Theatre Museum

   Miskolci Galéria, Színháztörténeti és Színészmúzeum

   The Museum of Theatrical History and Acting located in the National Theatre of Miskolc Classicist style building. This two-story building preserves the remnants of a theatre from 1823. The building served as quarters for generals and a trade school. Guidance: only Hungarian; duration: 45 mins. Services: cloak-room, café, buffet, toilet/WC.

   Sep-May: Tue-Sat 09:00-17:00; Jun-Aug: Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00·Adult/reduced: Ft 600/300. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    Ottó Herman Museum, Picture Collection

    Herman Ottó Múzeum, Képtár

    is the largest museum of Miskolc. It has more than 600,000 artifacts. Its main focus is on archaeology, mineralogy, arts, history and ethnography. The collection of fine arts located here: shows works of Hungarian artists in the 18th-20th century. Over the museum here is a library and the storerooms are there. The museum named after the famous polyhistor Ottó Herman in 1953.

    Tue-Sun: 09.00-17.00·Adult Ft 1400, student Ft 700. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    Palace of Music

    Zenepalota

    It is the building of the Béla Bartók Secondary School and the Béla Bartók Music Institute a faculty of the University of Miskolc. The Palace was designed in Neo-baroque style and was built between 1926 and 1927.The concert hall still preserves beautiful frescoes and gilded stuccos. It has a large concert hall where concerts are regularly held.

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    Pannon-sea Museum

    Pannon-tenger Múzeum, Repository of Geological and Natural History and Exhibition Building, Herman Ottó Museum

    Two permanent exhibitions were opened in the “Pannon Sea Museum” in Miskolc on 20 November 2013. The exhibition “On the paths of a primeval forest — The swamp cypress forest of Bükkábrány and its era” tells the visitors about the environment of the 7 million years old swamp cypresses in Bükkábrány in a playful environment. Besides fossils of several prehistoric animals and plants, Rudapithecus fossils representing the beginning of human evolution, mysteries of paleo-magnetism, almost the whole spectrum of raw materials from the Miocene epoch and secrets of volcanic activities in the Pannon Basin await curious visitors. The beautiful pieces of the collection “Minerals of the Carpathians” was selected from the second largest Hungarian mineralogical collection. Our regular and periodical programmes are held in a conference room for 80 persons, in a projector room for 40 persons and a seminar-room for 15 persons and are assisted by a separate museum educational facility.

    Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Adult Ft 1400, student Ft 700. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    Post Gallery

    Postakürt Galéria

    A small exhibition about the post history on the fifth floor of the Directory of Miskolc of Hungarian Post.

    Opening hours: only by booking·Adult/reduced Ft 500/250

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    Synagogue

    Zsinagóga

    Description: The synagogue, built between 1861 and 1863, is an outstanding example of Hungarian Romantic architecture and one of the largest such buildings in Europe. The temple includes both Neo-Romanesque and Romantic elements. This is the only surviving synagogue in the city and the only still-functioning synagogue of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. Its Kazinczy Street facade has a rose window and narrow Gothic windows. The synagogue has three aisles. The women's balcony is supported by slim iron pillars decorated with Gothic Revival and Neo-Byzantine elements. The wall paintings feature ornamental an Eastern design. The Exhibition Hall consists of two rooms museum that commemorate the history of the Miskolc Jewish community. One room commemorates the events of the Holocaust in Miskolc, and the other shows scenes from everyday Jewish life in Miskolc prior to the murders.

    It can't be visited while it is under restoration

15. Do

    Wine Tasting at Avas Cellars Aranykorona Hotel, Restaurant and Cellar

    Avas Pince

    Wine tasting and cellar visiting program at Avas hill in the Hotel Étterem és "Sétáló Pince". Every Friday you can discover the secret at the "stomach" of Avas Hill. Here is a wonderful, long historical cellar, and you can take part in a guided tour and a complex wine tatsing program. Duration: about 2 hours.

    every Fri·Ft 2500 (2014)

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