Telkibánya

Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.

Telkibánya
Village
Aerial photography of Telkibánya
Flag Coat of arms
Telkibánya Location of Telkibánya in Hungary
Coordinates: 48.4829°N 21.3566°E / 48.4829; 21.3566
Country	Hungary
Region	Northern Hungary
County	Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Government
• Mayor	Lászlóné Mester
Area [1]
• Total	46.82 km2 (18.08 sq mi)
Population  (2015)[2]
• Total	549
• Density	12/km2 (30/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. 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
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  Protestant cemetery
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  Protestant church
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  runes and St. Catherine zion
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  Altar of St. Catherine painted by Zoltán Joó
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  Cemetery at the Protestant church
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  Protestant church from the Bizsóka
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  Unitarist church front