Telkibánya
Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.
Telkibánya was a notable 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 beauty and hiking trails make it a great spot for recreation.
Geography
It covers an area of 46.82 km (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).
Main Sights
- 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
Gallery
- Photos of Telkibánya
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Protestant cemetery -
Protestant church -
runes and St. Catherine zion -
Altar of St. Catherine painted by Zoltán Joó -
Cemetery at the Protestant church -
Protestant church from the Bizsóka -
Unitarist church front
References
- ^ Telkibánya at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (Hungarian).
- ^ Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015
External links
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