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City centre

the scene of vibrant cultural life

Downtown Miskolc is a vibrant meeting point of history, even the Zemplén and Tatra Mountains can be seen from
culture, and recreation. Charming streets, squares with the lookout tower. The more than 800 wine cellars built
fountains, churches and special restaurants await visi- above one another show the city’s special heritage. The
tors, while festivals, pop music concerts and gastronomic crown jewel of the hill, and also the symbol of the city, is
events enrich the city’s life throughout the year. The com- the 72-metre-high Avas lookout tower, which has recently
bination of Művészetek Háza (House of Arts), Zenepalota been renovated, inside and out.
(Music Palace) and the Herman Ottó Museum’s down- The latest gastro-cultural community space in the city
town exhibition spaces make the city centre of Miskolc centre is the Miskolc Soho, which invites its visitors to
an authentic treasure trove of culture, science, and arts. sophisticated entertainment, social encounters, and taste
A prestigious venue of the city’s cultural life is the over experiences.
200-year-old Miskolc National Theatre, Hungary’s first Népkert (People’s Park) is the largest green space in the
stone theatre performing in Hungarian, where both clas- city centre. An outdoor training park, running tracks and
sical and contemporary performances are staged. promenades offer an opportunity for recreation. The Vá-

Avas Hill, towering above the city centre, is an iconic sight: rosi Szabadidőközpont (City Recreation Centre) is part of
the bell tower of the Gothic Reformed Church marks the the park, where the ice rink and the Generali Arena host
passing of time every fifteen minutes, while, on clear days, sports and cultural events.

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