Heves megyei aprónyomtatványok 19/E

MÁTRA HILLS. Hungary's highest and most attractive hills markedly rise from the flat area of the Hungarian Plain. The nearness of the capital and its easy accessibility enhance the touristic assets of the landscape. Its particular climate enables visitors to rest and cure their diseases all through the year. Rich in plants and animals, it is quite an experience to roam across the wooden hills and valleys. There is an optimistic and calm feel about everything. The country's largest wine growing region is to be found on its southern slopes. The "Gyöngyös Vintage Days" programme that celebrates the days of wine are famous for many miles around.

ABASÁR. A noted wine-growing settlement in the region around Gyöngyös situated near Sár hegy (Muddy Hill), once owned by the Aba family in the early Árpád era. Its past can be retraced to the middle of the 11 th century. Its present sights include the local Catholic churches, art relics, the hoe-house and row of cellars associated with the centuries old viticulture. ALDEBRO. It was founded by Count Antal Grassalkovich who moved German-speaking families to the village. Thanks to its clean and flowery streets, parks and characteristic houses, the village can persuade many travellers to make a stop. Touristic sights include the old manorial tavern and a Baroque church dating back to 1760. During a visit to winecellars, visitors may get a sampling of the original Debro Linden-leaf wine. DOMOSZLÓ. This village located in the south-eastern hilly region, and once called Dumuzló - around 1260 - was known for its viticulture and wine back in medieval times. Of these wines the Domoszló Muscadet and the Linden-leaf type are the most well-known. A1,500-hectare wood, and a 50-hectare lake in the neighbourhood provide favourable hunting and angling facilities. FELDEBRŐ. It is located at the southeastern foot of the Mátra hills, sandwiched between quiet hills and in the dale of the Tama stream. It is a famous tobacco and wine growing area, and its tasty wine, known as Debro Linden-leaf have won quite a few awards. The most famous sight in the village is the local church, built in the middle of the 11th century, and a crypt adorned with Romanesque style murals. GYÖNGYÖS. A town inhabited by near 40,000 people, Gyöngyös is located at the southern foot of the Mátra hills. It is also called the gateway to the Mátra region. A settlement rich in art relics, it was reborn in its present day form after a devastating fire destroyed it in 1917. Gyöngyös was declared a town by King Róbert Károly in 1334. Soon afterward monks of the Franciscah Order built a beautiful church and a monastery. Its parish church was re-built in a way befitting the status of this prosperous town. Rich patrons, industrious tradersand artisans and wine growers provided their churches with outstanding gold and silversmith objects, that are on display at the Holy Crown House today. In the course of the renovation following the Turkish occupation, the churches were restored in Baroque style and the Orczy chateau was also built which today preserves the history of the town and the natural assets of the Matra hills. Gyöngyös is a major traffic junction. GYÖNGYÖSOROSZI. This village known as of the 13th century, became depopulated during the Turkish occupation. Ore mines played a major role in its rebirth in the next three centuries. One famous local resident was József Bajza, a prominent poet in the 19th century Reform Age, tribute to him being paid by his one-time house. Another sight worth seeing is the local parish church. GYÖNGYÖSPATA. The Magyar tribe which conquered Hungary settled down on the hill near the village. Commander Pata would later build a castle on this hill. Its church had been erected back in the 12th century. After Pata had been liberated by King Matthias from Hussite mercenaries, the Gothic church was built whose most attractive gem is the Jesse altar built in late Renaissance style. The population of this settlement makes a living by growing fruit and grape. It is famous for its wine. GYÖNGYÖSSOLYMOS. Thanks to its natural resources, this village located at the southern foot of Kishegy (Small Hill), along Nagypatak (Big Stream), has a wide assortment of facilities for hunters and tourists, and those seeking active relaxation. Its sights include the church whose spire built around 1400. This ancient village is developing dynamically nowadays. GYÖNGYÖSTARJÁN. The settlement's first written relic dates back to 1275. A trading town between 1461 and 1570. The former Jesuite property is a favoured outing spot: the chateau at Fajzatpuszta and its environment, and the hunting castle at Sosi-rét (field) also operates as a hotel. Its sights include the 542 metre long Haller cellar, cut into a rock in the 18th century, in whose vestibule an economic history collection associated with wine and vine production is on display. KISNÁNA. This village, known for the ruins of the castle owned by theKompolti family in the 15th century, the folk architecture and traditions of the Slovaks who settled down in the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the Mátra hills. The surroundings of the village offer excellent opportunities for discovering the nature, going hunting or just laying back. M ARKAZ. The indigenous inhabitants of the village were Slovak families who immigrated there 250 years ago. Bounded by the Mátra hi lls in the north, and a wa ter reservoir with a 50 square kilometre surface in the south, offering pleasant relaxation to lovers of water sports and angling. In the hills trippers and hunters can find fine outlets for their hobbies. Its ethnographical sight is a dwelling house from the last century, as well as the local folk attire. MÁTR ASZENTIMRE. This is a settlement located on the highest spot in Hungary. Thanks $f itsclean air and particular climate, it hasbecome the country's most visited hilly resort and curative area. Tourists love to roam the nearby woods in all seasons, while in winter skiers swarm the slopes. Civilised and homely accommodations and hotels await the visitors. PÁRÁD. This village began to make rapid progress when Prince Ferenc Rákóczi the Second established a glass works there in 1708. Fifty years later medical officer Ferenc Markhot discovered mineral water with alum content, and Henrik Fazola explored ore mines. In the late 18th century public baths were built, and their curative water has been used for therapeutic purposes since 1813. Spa hotels were built in the course of the 19th century. The curative waters are utilised for curing gyneco-logical and gastric disorders. Ethnographical and architectural sights await visitors, while the neighbouring woods are rich in botanical rarities. PÁSZTÓ. King Béla the Third founded a Cistercian abbey in 1190 in this village already inhabited in the early Árpád era, and its parish church was built barely 100 years later. Its special sight is the 16th century house of a local school principal. Today it ranks as the western gateway to the Mátra hills thanks to its impressive water reservoir at 1 lasznos, a curative hot water swimming pool, fine new buildings, atmospheric streets and art relics.