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Nógrád County has preserved the structure of its Hollokő has everything that makes a place a must-visit

small villages to this day, together with the architec- attraction. Charming natural setting, mystical fortress,
tural, ethnographic features and parts of the lifestyle ornate folk wear, uniform architecture and living tradi-
of the Palóc world. Anyone who wishes to experience tions. And all of them are organized into a function-

real hospitality but is unable or does not want to travel ing unit. The Castellum Hotel with a wellness area, all
to Szeklerland for the known epidemiological reasons comforts and top gastronomy is able to encourage the

these days, should visit us. The Palóc landscape and the tourists to stay. And also cosy village guest houses wait
Palóc hospitality will also encourage them to return. for travellers.
The folk art, the architecture and the unique atmos- There are two villages in the vicinity of Salgótarján that

phere of the Palóc region can still be found in many may be of interest to tourists. Somoskőújfalu and So-
towns and villages today. From Kazár to Rimóc, from moskő. The Returned Villages, or as the parliamen-

Mohora to Cserhátszentiván, we can immerse ourselves tary resolution states: Pagi ad Patriam reversi. Dr. Géza
in the richness of the folk wear and still feel the unity Krepuska, a former landowner and genius ear doctor,
in this abundance in dozens of villages. brought home these two villages from their “exile” aft er
Hollókő, a World Heritage Site, with its importance the treaty of Trianon. If you wish to know more about
stands out among the villages of the inner Cserhát. Hol- this nation-building story, go and visit these places. You
lókő, the wonder village. It is really almost a miracle will not regret it.
that this tiny village still preserves its ancient façade
and has not became an open-air museum; it still “lives
and breathes”.

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