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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Telkibánya

Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.

Telkibánya was a mining town during the 15th century, known for its gold and silver. Its prosperity declined after a mining accident in the 17th century, but the area's natural environment and hiking trails make it a popular spot for recreation.

Geography

It covers an area of 46.82 km (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).

Places of interest

  • Protestant cemetery and church
  • St. Catherine zion
  • Mining Museum
  • Ruins of Koncfalva
  • Ice cave
  • Mining pits and former gold washing claims
  • Surface minerals
  • Surface perlite flow

References

  1. ^ Telkibánya at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (Hungarian).
  2. ^ Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015