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Treasures of Mátra

Who would not know the tallest mountains of our coun-
try, the Mátra. We can admire wine-making slopes running
from the grasslands at the south, while romantic mountain
ranges, favoured by the historical outlaws, dominate at the
north. It is, however, worth taking a thorough walk on the

steep tops and in the creek valleys. The water of the emerg-
ing springs, which is the result of the volcanic operation that
formed the mountain, the especially clean air and sunny
hours are the healers of our body and soul. We learn a new
side of the forest in the Mátra at every season. Atmospheric

accommodations and local flavours await the weary travel-
lers at the villages in the valley. Explore the Mátra!
Mineral House Museum and Mineral Shop
of the Mátra, Mátraszentimre

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The unique feature of the 150 m exhibition area is that the
visitors can glance into the everyday life of an operating National Memorial Park of Recsk

mineral grinding workshop. The Museum has a large col- Just above the village, near the Csákány-kő stone mine,
lection of minerals from around the world, alongside the there is a re-creation of a forced labour camp, similar to the
minerals found in Hungary and Romania. Soviet-style gulag camp operated here by the State Protec-
Sástó tion Authority (ÁVH) from October 1950 till the fall of

Sástó is the highest artificial lake of our country. From the 1953. The National Memorial Park commemorates the

watchtower you can have a great view to the 2,5 hectares of 1300 prisoners who suffered here. In the village there is also
reedbeds and the ridge of the Mátra. a special mineral exhibition.
Kékestető Ornate Stable of Parádfürdő
1014 metres, the highest point of our country. Its ski track This spectacular building was constructed using the plans of

is usable throughout the whole winter. From the television Miklós Ybl in the 1870s by the Károlyi family. Th e Ornate
tower a great panorama unfolds in front of our eyes. Stable houses a wagon museum and an exhibition showing
the history of wagon making, and the beautiful horses will
delight visitors.
Astronomical Observatory of Piszkéstető
You can book at the latogatas@konkoly.hu e-mail address,
at the latest, three days before visiting.
Markaz Castle
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Only a few walls stand today from the 14 century Castle
Markaz. But it is worth climbing up there since an excellent
panorama unfolds before us.
Kisnána Castle

The Kompolty family members were the lords of Kisnána
for a long time. Th e castle seen today was built by János
Kompolty around 1445, who was a member of the Dragon
Order, the barons of Hungary.

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