Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.
Telkibánya | |
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Village | |
 Aerial photography of Telkibánya | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Telkibánya Location of Telkibánya in Hungary | |
| Coordinates: 48°28′58″N 21°21′24″E / 48.4829°N 21.3566°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Northern Hungary |
| County | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lászlóné Mester |
| Area | |
• Total | 46.82 km2 (18.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[2] | |
• Total | 549 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3896 |
| Area code | +36 46 |
| Website | https://telkibanya.hu/ |
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.[citation needed]
Geography
editIt covers an area of 46.82 km2 (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).[2]
Places of interest
edit- Protestant cemetery and church[citation needed]
- St. Catherine zion
- Mining Museum
- Ruins of Koncfalva
- Ice cave
- Mining pits and former gold washing claims
- Surface minerals
- Surface perlite flow[citation needed]
Gallery
edit- 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
edit- ^ Telkibánya at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (Hungarian).
- ^ a b Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015
External links
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