Sights and landmarks in Sátoraljaújhely

Sights and landmarks in Sátoraljaújhely

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   Assumption Pauline-Piarist Church and Monastery

   Nagyboldogasszony pálos-piarista templom és rendház

   The early Gothic church (1280s), later was rebuilt in the Baroque facade. The "white friars" or Pauline monks began to build the monastery in the second half of the 13th century. The 14th-century early Gothic church of what is now the Piarist monastery, again in church ownership, gained its Baroque front in a later reconstruction. The Baroque high altar is by the sculptor János György Strécius of Lőcse. Ferenc Rákóczi was added the small chapel to the southern side of the church. The Pauline martyr György Csepellény, the counter-Reformation activist, rests in the crypt.

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   Castle of Füzér

   Füzér vára

   Medieval castle on a hill of volcanic origin in the immediate vicinity of Füzér. The first written mention of it dates from 1264, though it was probably before the Mongol invasion. It is believed that it was built by the Aba genus in the Árpád-age, and is unique in being one of the first privately owned stone castles in Hungary. In the 13th century II. Andrew bought the castle, which was part of the royal estate until the Mongol invasion, and returned to the Abas by donation. After the Battle of Rozgony, Charles Robert confiscated it and became the property of Drugeth and then Perényi. When Gábor Perényi died without a son in 1567, the castle first became part of the Báthori family, then the Nádasdy family. After the Wesselényi conspiracy, the castle was confiscated and burned and left behind by the imperial army. The value of the building complex, which collapsed over the centuries, was recognized again during the Romantic period and from that time on it became a part of heritage protection. Archaeological excavations were carried out in 1977, renovation works began in 1992, and between 2014–2016 the so-called lower castle was built, the castle chapel, palace wing and lower bastion of the Upper Castle were rebuilt, making it one of the best medieval castles in Hungary today.

   Mar 15–Jun 14 Sep 1–Oct 23: 10:00–18:00; Jun 15–Aug 31: 09:00–18:00; Oct 24–Mar 14: Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00·Adult: HUF 2500; senior, student: HUF 2000

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   Dwelling Houses

   Lakóházak

   Most one-storey buildings were built in Romantic–Eclectic style around 1860.

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   Ferenc Kazinczy Memorial Hall

   Kazinczy Ferenc Emlékcsarnok

   Built in 1873 in neo-Classicist style. Designed by Miklós Ybl on the site of the derelict Kazinczy Mansion. It contains an exhibition evoking the life of the writer, organiser of literary life and neologist. The building was made of the carved stone and imitates a Greek church. Opposite the Memorial Hall, Ferenc Kazinczy rests in his tomb.

   Apr–Oct: Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00; Nov–Mar: 08:00–16:00·HUF 400

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   Ferenc Kazinczy Museum

   Kazinczy Ferenc Múzeum

   Former town hall, one-story historic building. In 1827 was built by Károly Sennyei in Classicist style. Regional museum, a unit of the Petőfi Literary Museum (Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum). Documenting, collecting and preserving historical, ethnographic and archaeological monuments of Sátoraljaújhely and the Zemplén region. Mapping the natural history of the Zemplén Mountains and the Bodrogköz. Permanent exhibitions: In the Wake of a Lost Castle (archaeological exhibition about Castle of Sátoraljaújhely), The Beautiful and the Good (history of Ferenc Kazinczy), Foresters Guide (natural values of Zemplén landscapes).

   Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00·Adult: HUF 800; senior, student: HUF 400

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   Heritage Museum

   Tájház Porták

   There are two buildings. The older building was built in 1879, which shows the peasant culture and lifestyle. The newer building, the House of Past Reminiscence, has the ambience of taking visitors back to the 1940–1970s and giving them an insight into their development between the two periods. Interactive tools in the building allow you to discover exciting stories and old photos, along with the customs and traditions of that time.

   Mar 15–Oct 23: 09:00–17.00; Oct 24–Mar 14: 10:00–16:00

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   Hollóháza Porcelain Industrial History Exhibition Site

   Hollóházi Porcelán Ipartörténeti Kiállítóhely

   The museum presents the history of porcelain production in chronological order with physical and written memories.

   Tue–Sat 09:30–16:30·Adult: HUF 1200, senior: HUF 800, student: HUF 700

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   Hungarian Calvary

   Magyar Kálvária

   It is a historic memorial above the town cut in two by Treaty of Trianon. The Hungarian Calvary remembers one of the darkest days of Hungarian history, the Treaty of Trianon, and honors the country parts and cities annexed at that time. At the top of the calvary, there is the Saint Stephen Chapel and the 100th National Flag Memorial Place.

   Free to visit

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   Museum of Hungarian Language

   Magyar Nyelv Múzeuma

   The museum conveys the culture of the mother tongue, presenting the history of the Hungarian language, the achievements of linguistics, and the interaction of languages and language variants. Based on the materials of its own and other public collections, it is a venue for permanent and periodic exhibitions, researches and public education opportunities.

   Apr–Oct: Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00; Nov–Mar: Tue–Sun 08:00–16:00·Adult: HUF 800; senior, student: HUF 400 (also valid for Ferenc Kazinczy Memorial Hall)

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    Nagy-Milic

    The largest mountain in Zemplén Mountains, on the border with Slovakia, 895 m a.s.l.

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    Nagy-Milic Nature Park Visitor Center and Castle Conservancy

    Nagy-Milic Natúrpark Látogatóközpont és Várgondnokság

    The museum shows the past of the village and the castle, as well as the natural and cultural values and traditions of the area.

    Mar 15–Oct 23: 09:00–17.00; Oct 24–Mar 14: 10:00–16:00·Adult: HUF 500; senior, student: HUF 400

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    Palace Garden

    Kastélypark

    Nature reserve. The 100 ha park was built by the Károlyi family in the early 1800s.

    Nov–Mar: 08:00–18:00; Apr–Oct: 07:00–20:00·Adult: HUF 850; senior, student: HUF 550

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    Prison Museum

    Börtönmúzeum – A Magyar Büntetés-Végrehajtás Múzeumi Kiállítóhelye

    It was built according to plans of Gyõzõ Czigler. The exhibition presents the overall historical and professional development of the penitentiary, the Hungarian penal systems and the situation of those serving their sentences. Visitors can learn about punitive, mutilation and death sentences, and the development and transformation of imprisonment. The exhibition also presents the current system, the life, education, employment and art of prisoners.

    Tue–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–13:00·Adult: HUF 700; senior, student: HUF 300

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    Reformed Church

    Református templom

    Built between 1784 and 1789 in Zopf style in a courtyard. The nave has a trapezoidal closure. On the ledge of clock is a pyramid-ended, tin tower.

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    Roman Catholic Church

    Római katolikus templom

    Built in the 13th century in Romanesque style. Reconstructed in Baroque style in 1759.

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    Saint Stephen of Hungary Roman Catholic Parish Church

    Szent István király római katolikus plébániatemplom

    Built between 1768–1792 in late-Baroque style, extended in 1909.

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    Tomb of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum

    Teitelbaum Mózes csodarabbi sírja

    A place of pilgrimage, located in an abandoned Jewish cemetery. Moshe Teitelbaum, also known as the Yismach Moshe, was the Rebbe of Sátoraljaújhely. An adherent of the Polish Hasidic Rebbe, Yaakov Yitzchak of Lublin, Teitelbaum was instrumental in bringing Hasidic Judaism to Hungary. Though initially opposed to Hassidism, after his son-in-law introduced him to Horowitz, he soon became an adherent. Teitelbaum first served as a rabbi in Przemyśl, and later in Sátoraljaújhely, where he was called in 1808. In Sátoraljaújhely he founded a Hassidic congregation which was independent of the Galician leaders.

    Mon–Fri Sun 10:00–16:00

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    Town Hall

    Városháza

    Baroque building of the former Zemplén comitatus where Ferenc Kazinczy worked, built between 1754 and 1768. The one-story main building is an ornament of the city center. Its Baroque gate above it has a small overhanging balcony, from which Lajos Kossuth's first speech in 1831 was delivered. Behind the three elevated windows in the center of the main facade is the ornate hall of the former county council, with its wooden painted gallery. The archives of Zemplén County were created on the first floor of the north wing of the building, and the baroque cabinet line made in 1776 is still in use today. Ferenc Kazinczy has been working in the archives for many years, remembering the bust of Pál Pátzay set up in the inner courtyard of the town hall.

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    Wine Church

    Bortemplom

    Built in 1913 by Ede Thoroczkai Wigand, used as trading house for wine. The frontage is decorated with the coat of arms of the market towns of Hegyalja.

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    Zsólyomka Wine Cellars

    Zólyomkai pincesor

    Wine tasting, buying. A unique rows of wine cellars. The cellars are on both sides of a small creek. Previously lived in the area for all, now only one or two elderly people live habitually here.

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    Károlyi Palace

    Károlyi-kastély

    Built in the 18th century in Baroque style. Converted and extended between 1857–1859 in Romantic–Eclectic style according to the plans of Miklós Ybl.

    Closed due to reconstruction

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    Art Gallery

    Táncsics Mihály utca 1, Füzérradvány

    By appointment only

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    Castle of János Observation Tower

    János vára-kilátó

    János Hill, Kovácsvágás

    Free to visit

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    Greek Catholic Church

    Görög katolikus templom

    Built in 1769 in late-Baroque style.

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    Heritage House

    Tájház

    Fő utca 50, Kovácsvágás

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    Károlyi Observation Tower

    Károlyi-kilátó

    Observation tower on the top of Kis-Milic, 880 m a.s.l.

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    Observation Tower

    Kilátó

    Magas-hegy

    Free to visit

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    Observation Tower on Fekete Hill

    Fekete-hegyi kilátó

    Mikóháza

    Free to visit

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    Perlite Exhibition

    Perlitkiállítás

    Dózsa György út 151, Pálháza

    Apr 15–Oct 23: 10:00–12:00 13:30–16:00·Adult: HUF 300; senior, student: HUF 200

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    Ruins of Castle of Sátoraljaújhely

    Sátoraljaújhelyi vár romjai

    Archeological Site.

    Free to visit

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    Saint Nicholas Bishop Greek Catholic Church

    Szent Miklós püspök görög katolikus templom

    Baroque origin, rebuilt in 1868.

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    Waldbott Mansion

    Waldbott-kastély

    Built in the 18th century in Baroque style.

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