Sights and landmarks in Miskolc

Sights and landmarks in Miskolc

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   Avas Lookout Tower

   Miskolc-Avas TV Tower, Avas-kilátó

   With panorama on the city. This is a 72-metre tall TV tower on the Avas hill in Miskolc. It was built in 1966 in place of a wooden lookout tower.

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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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   Catholic parish church

   Jesus Heart church, Hungarian:Martin-Kertváros Plébánia templom, Jézus Szíve plébániatemplom

   Replacement of a former temporarly chapel (1922) to the local railway workers colony. Built in 1934. A simple late Baroque church in garden district. Interior pulpit and main altar made in Baroque style. It has a nice painted paneled ceiling.

   Church services at Mon Wed Fri Sat 18:00, Sun 11:30·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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   Downtown Protestant Church, Rooster church

   Hungarian: Miskolc-Belvárosi Református temploma, Kakas templom

   Description: The classicist Calvinist church was erected in 1786-1808. It has the highest 68m tall tower in the city, housing the 2.6-tonne weight Esther Bell named after Eszter Bató daughter of a wealthy merchant family. Outside decorated mostly with Classicist elements

   Admission: free

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   Gallery of Miskolc - Feledy House

   Miskolc Galéria - Feledy-Ház

   An exhibition hall about Life of Gyula Feledy, a graphic artist. The works of Gyula Feledy and his contemporaries can be see here.

   Mon-Thu 19:00-16:00, but only with appointment·Free

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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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   Gallery of Miskolc - Rákóczi-House

   Miskolci Galéria - Rákóczi-ház

   Contemporary art exhibitions and thematic exhibitions focusing on actual social problems. Museum education and talent management programmes, fine art courses and model drawing studio awaits students and school pupils. The one and only educational museum for contemporary art, the “Big Kunszt” (“Big Deal”) where you may learn about contemporary art and the contextual, visual and technical features of the masterpieces in an unconventional and visitor-friendly way. Services: cloak-room, café, buffet, toilet/WC.

   Tue-Sat 09:00-17:00·Adult/reduced Ft 1000/500

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    Greek Catholic Church

    Miskolc-Belvárosi Görög Katolikus Egyházközség és Nagyboldogasszonyról nevezett Püspöki Székesegyház

    Professional guidance by booking only in Hungarian. The Downtown Greek-Catholic Church was built in eclectic style, in 1912. Nice altarpiece and iconostasis.

    Rituals: Mon-Fri 07:00, 18:00, 18:45. Sun 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 10:00, 18:00, 19:00 (2014)·Admission: free

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    Greek Orthodox church

    Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Hungarian:Görögkeleti templom, Magyar ortodox templom, Szentháromság Görögkeleti Ortodox Templom

    Built between 1785 and 1806 in Copf style. Here is one of the largest iconostasion in Europe, 16 m high, with 87 pictures of the life of Jesus, and the eleven big orthodox holiday plus Easter what is the Ortodox 'Holiday of holidays'. The Baroque iconostasis was carved in the workshop of Eger, the pictures (with the exception of four of them) were painted by a master from Vienna. The copy of the Akhtyrka Icon of the Mother of God was a gift from Empress Catherine II of Russia. A school, a hospital and a parsonage were also built next to the church in the beginning of 18th century. The churchyard also served as a burial place, several more than 300 years old marble tombstones still can be seen. The interior is divided into three parts: entrance hall, naos, and sanctuary. The Orthodox Liturgical Museum of Hungary is here, in the former school building (approaching from the churchyard). The Orthodox liturgical collection of it is the richest in all Hungary.

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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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    Minorita Assumption Church

    Hungarian: Minorita Nagyboldogasszony templom

    The construction of this baroque church was finished around 1743 though its decoration, equipment and the building of the towers took several more decades.

    Booking by phone·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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    Miskolctapolca Cave Bath

    Miskolctapolca Barlangfürdő

    A unique experience to swim (well, you can't really swim there), splash, play and walk around in a large cave system, which has water temperatures from 20-36 °C (thermal water), and has warm, wet air inside even in the winter. Its curative effect is due to the karst water and the unique climate. This is a must do if you are in Miskolc. The caves are around 150 m long but naturally nothing is straight, and it's all quite dark (it's a cave, after all). The bath also has pools outside the cave: 3 children's pools, pond pool, spa experience, mussel pool, swimming pool; Indoor pools: two thermal pools (33-35°C), roman Hall (32°C), stars room (32°C), old cave pool (29-30°C), hall bath (29-30°C). Sauna and solarium park: Finnish saunas (4), infra saunas (4), steam room (1), solariums (2).

    Daily 09:00-19:00·All day ticket adult Ft 3800, student/senio Ft 2850, 4-hour-ticket adult Ft 2700, student/senior Ft 2150. Under 4 free. Last minute ticket after 17:00: Ft 1850. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card, admission is 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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    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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    Protestant Church of Avas

    Hungarian: Avasi templom

    A beautiful Gothic church on the Avas hill, one of the oldest buildings of the city, founded in 13th century. A Romanesque style church, and later it was expanded in Gothic style. The belfry was built in 1557. The bells play a melody in every 15 minutes, a variation of the Westminster Chimes. It is a well-known tune in the city. The church is surrounded by a cemetery, where many famous sons of the city were buried.

    Mon-Fri 14:00-17:00

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    Protestant Wooden Church

    Plank church, Hungarian:Tetemvári Református deszkatemplom, Deszkatemplom

    This is a beautiful church made of carved wood built in 1998 as the exact copy of the original church that was burnt down in 1997.The first church known by the name of 'Wooden Church' was built in 1724 and it stood until 1937 when demolished. One year later finished the new one. At this time the wood brought from an area of Transylvania with long traditions of wood-carving. The design of the church also had Transylvanian elements. Originally main wing of Wooden Church was 8.5m wide, the south part was only 7-7.4m wide. On the top of the pulpit is a Phoenix wood sculpture, symbolized the eternal rebirth. The windows of the eastern and western side decorated with stained glass. The larger bell called 'Odon' is 360kg, the smaller, 'Alexander', 193kg.

    Every day 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00·Ft 400/250, German, Hungarian guide

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    Répáshuta

    Slovak Répášska Huta

    Balla Cave, Rejtek Nature Trails. Passed by the Countrywide Blue Tour

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    St. Anne's Church

    Hungarian: Szent Anna-templom,Vöröstemplom, Verestemplom

    This is a Roman Catholic parish church. Locally it is often referred to as "Red Church", because of its red roof. The church was built between 1816 and 1823, in late Baroque style with some Neoclassical elements; the altar and the pulpit are late Neoclassical. The first public clock of the city was in the church's tower. The rectangular sanctuary of this two naves church, covered with 'Czech-cap' vault.

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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

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    Szőnyi István Gallery

    Szőnyi István Galéria

    The gallery was named after István Szőnyi (1894-1960), Hungarian painter. The building was built in 1927, and later the famous doctor, Petro Sándor (1907-1976) was acquired. A nationally known, modernly equipped private clinic operated here. He was a private collector and his heritage. Contemporary Fine and Applied Arts exhibits can be seen here.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-13:00

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    Telecommunications Museum

    Távközlés történeti látványtár - Teletár

    Located in Miskolc #23 post office. Shows the development of communication in the last over 130 years. old telephones, and telephone exchanges, telegraph, transmission equipment, mobiles (many of them are still working). - Outside public phones and Erste Bank 24-hr ATM.

    Open: Wed Sat 10:00-16:00·Adult/reduced Ft 750/375, photo/video ticket Ft 400/1250 (2014)

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    The name of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Diósgyőr

    Hungarian: Szűz Mária neve - Római Katolikus templom

    The original Gothic reformed church was rebuilt in Baroque style in middle of the 18th century. Of the two cemeteries one is still working today, separated into Lutheran, Roman Catholic and Protestant sections. The first owners were members of St. Paul order (Paulines), but Minorites and Franciscan baptized. The entrance of the church look to the west, almost back to the city. This is due the church was formed to west of the settlement. The church was consecrated in the name of the Virgin Mary, in 1753. The main altarpiece depicting the Virgin Mary with a crown on his head, on the right of it is the baby Jesus who a sphere gives to his mother. The coat of arms of Diosgyor also depicts the image of church's patron saint, The church has three side altar, pulpit and an organ in the balcony. There most valued piece is a very old carved wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which can be seen in a glass case, made in the 13th century by the Paulines. On the right side in an alcove, look like a cave, is an other statue of the Virgin Mary ordered by a cantor teacher to gratitude in memory of his children recovery from a serious illness

    Mass Order: Summer time: Mon-Fri 07:00, 18:30; Sun 07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 18:30. Winter time: Mon-Fri 07:00, 17:30. Sun 07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 17:30. Advent: 06:00; 17:30·Free

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    County Hall

    Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megyei Önkormányzat

    Városház tér 1

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    National Theatre of Miskolc

    Nemzeti Színház

    Déryné utca

    Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-13:00·Tickets Ft 1100-2000

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    Town Hall

    Miskolc Megyei Jogú Város Polgármesteri Hivatal

    Városház tér 8

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