Telkibánya
Village in Northern Hungary, Hungary
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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: 48.4829°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 | 11.7/km2 (30.4/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 deposits. 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
It covers an area of 46.82 km2 (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).[2]
Places of interest
- 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
- Photos of Telkibánya
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
