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Provincia: Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén (nº 4824)
Región: Észak-Magyarország
Pais: Hungría
Descripción: Sárospatak is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, northern Hungary. It lies 70 km (43 mi) northeast from Miskolc, in the Bodrog river valley. The town, often called simply Patak, is an important cultural centre.
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Sárospatak was granted town status in 1201 by King Emeric. In the Middle Ages it was an important place due to its proximity to an important trade route leading to Poland. Its castle, built by Andrew II, is traditionally identified as the birthplace of his daughter Saint Elizabeth.
Camera position: Eszterházy Károly College Comenius Faculty
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