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Márkusfalvi Castle

Building, structure

One of the predecessors of the noble Máriássy family, Miklós son Miklós, received permission from King László IV to build a castle in 1284, with the typical stipulation: "so that no one dares to do anything bad with it." ; The castle was built in Márkusfalva. On the hill above th... Read More

Petőfi monument in Neczpál

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The first Petőfi monument of the upcoming bicentenary was inaugurated on October 3, 2020 in the poet's mother's birthplace, Necpál. Special thanks for this uplifting act to Mayor Peter Majko (SNS) and Zoltán Lengyel, President of the Hungarian Association of Túróc, to whom Lászó ... Read More

Kossuth statue in Rozsnyói

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

As early as 1902, it was suggested that a memorial celebration should be held for the 100th anniversary of Kossuth's birth. On July 30, a committee headed by Dezső Pósch was formed, which was tasked with organizing the event. A Memorial Book was then published about the celebrati... Read More

Tomb of Braniszko Heroes in Spišská Václava

Cemeteries, tombstones, graves

The forces of the Hungarian revolution, which culminated in a heroic war of independence in the autumn of 1848, found themselves in a difficult political and military situation by winter. The most significant Hungarian army force, the so-called Feldunai Hadzt, which had retreated... Read More

The fountain in the park of Szarvassy Castle

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In the park of the Szarvassy Castle, the original stone fountain depicts the four seasons. The park's caretaker was József Sabla (nicknamed "Aunt"), a resident of Karva. Read More

Monument to the participants of the 1848-49 War of Independence in Fülek

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The monument to the participants of the 1848-49 War of Independence in Füleki was ceremonially unveiled on October 6, 2008. The monument, erected by the Koháry Civic Association, was unveiled by Pál Csáky, the national president of the MKP. During the ceremony, the Felvidéki Cava... Read More

The grave of Antal Platthy, a Hungarian army captain from 1848-49

Cemeteries, tombstones, graves

Antal Platthy died at the age of 79. His grave is laid with wreaths every year by the Hungarians of Fülek. Read More

Statue of Saint Anne in Fülek

Sacral small monument

On Koháry Square, opposite the main entrance of the Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, stands the statue of Saint Anne, which commemorates the mother of the Virgin Mary, Saint Anne, and has been one of the most visited places of worship in the c... Read More

Vigado Fülek

Building, structure

The Vigadó building, with its eclectic facade dating from the late 19th century, is still a defining scene of the city's social life. It has served as a casino, a meeting place for associations and craftsmen, an inn, a school, the Nógrád Museum and a library. It currently houses ... Read More

The high cross of the Fülek cemetery

Sacral small monument

Fülek has several church monuments, including a few crosses, one of which is the Great Cross of the public cemetery. Based on the resolution of the Fülek City Council on December 20, 2007, it was included in the list of city landmarks. The Great Cross was erected in the city ceme... Read More