# Edelény

Edelény is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County in Northern Hungary. It lies in the valley of Bódva River, 25 km (16 mi) north of the county seat, Miskolc.
Nearby town Szendrő is also described here.

## Understand

The area has been inhabited since ancient times (Paleolithic stone tools were found here). Edelény was first mentioned in 1299, but the village of Borsod, which was annexed to the town in the 20th century, was already mentioned in 1108 (Borsod comitatus belonged to the castle of Borsod in the Middle Ages). Edelény got town status in 1986.

## Get in
### By train

Trains are available from Miskolc in every two hours. From Budapest you have to transfer in Miskolc. The whole journey from Budapest takes more than 3 hours and costs 3990 Ft. Other direct connections are:
* Toward north: Tornanádaska in every two hours.
48.2997320.749581 Edelény Train Station, Vasútállomás 2, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: M–F 05:30–16:30, Su 07:30–19:00. (updated Dec 2020)

### By bus

Frequent buses are available from Miskolc. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 465 Ft–560 Ft.
48.2955420.743062 Edelény Bus Station, Borsodi út 9, ☏ +36 48 341-420, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: M–F 06:00–12:00. (updated Dec 2020)

## Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

## See
### Edelény

* 48.293620.73921 L'Huillier-Coburg Palace (L’Huillier–Coburg-kastély), Borsodi út 7, ☏ +36 48 524-030, judit.bay@nofnkft.hu. Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–17:00. This is the seventh largest palace in Hungary. This prominent example of early Baroque architecture was built between 1716 and 1730 by Jean-Francois L'Huillier, who originated from Alsace-Lorraine, France. The palace was reconstructed between 2009–2014. It's a museum now, it can be visited by guided tour. Adult: 2000 Ft–2800 Ft; senior, student: 1000 Ft–1400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.3120720.747312 Borsod Heritage Museum (Borsodi Tájház), Borsodi út 155, ☏ +36 30 628-3007, borsoditajhaz@gmail.com. Tu–Su 09:00–17:00. Three dwelling houses with exhibition inside. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.292220.736873 Reformed Church (Református templom), István király útja 47. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Remodeled in the 18th and 20th centuries. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.3107920.74814 Reformed Church of Borsod (Borsodi református templom), Bors vezér út 2. Built in 1791 in late Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.3228720.693645 Császta Observation Tower (Császtai kilátó). 16 m (52 ft) height tower. Free to visit. (updated Jun 2021)

### Szendrő

* 48.4077920.727326 Treasure House (Kincses Ház), Kovács utca 6, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. The permanent exhibition "Natural Treasures of the Bódva Valley" presents the architectural values found along the Bódva River as well as the rare wonders of flora and fauna in an interactive way. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4089520.723147 Blue Painter's House (Kékfestőház), Petőfi tér 6, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. The building was built at the beginning of the 19th century in folk Baroque style. The objects in the exhibition present the old tools of the blue painting craft. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4068920.729318 School History Exhibition (Iskolatörténeti kiállítás), Váralja utca 6, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. The museum opened in 1982 with a collection by Dr. István Demjén, which was selected from the school history values of Cserehát. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4077120.73469 Upper Castle Observation Tower (Felsővár-kilátó), Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. The Upper Castle was one of the most significant castle fortifications of Borsod county in the 16-17. century. The 25 m (82 ft) high wooden observation tower designed by Pál Farkas. It was built in 2012 on the hill of Szendrő on the site of the former gunpowder tower of the castle. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4079420.727210 Sports Gallery (Sportgaléria), Kovács utca 8, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. 300 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4068420.7278711 Reformed Bell Tower (Református harangtorony), Hősök tere 15, Szendrő. Built in the 15–16th century. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4092920.723412 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Gát utca 12, Szendrő. Built in the 17th century in early Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4037120.7270813 Pedellus House (Pedellus Ház), Fő utca 37, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. Only by appointment. The exhibition commemorates Hungarians who emigrated to America between the two world wars. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

### Further afield

In Boldva:
* 48.2199520.782914 Reformed Church (Református templom), Monostor tér, Boldva. Built at the end of 12th century in Roman style, in basilica form with 3 naves and 2 towers at the eastern side of the building. Some parts from the 14th century in Gothic style. Remodeled in 1755 and in 19–20th century. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2161120.7864915 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), István király út, Boldva. Built around 1830 in Classicist style. (updated Dec 2020)
In Hangács:
* 48.2911120.8321816 György Szathmáry Király Museum of Church History (Szathmáry Király György Egyháztörténeti Múzeum), Hangács, ☏ +36 46 399-161. Only by appointment. (updated Dec 2020)
In Hidvégardó:
* 48.5619320.8379317 Gedeon Mansion (Gedeon-kúria), Tornai út 54, Hidvégardó. Built around 1770 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5573620.8396718 Papp Mansion (Papp-kúria), Tornai út 95, Hidvégardó. Built around 1830 in folk Classicist style. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5620.8383919 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szent István tér 1, Hidvégardó. Built in 177 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020)
In Martonyi:
* 48.4852920.7345220 Ruins of Pauline Church and Monastery (Pálos templom- és kolostorrom), Martonyi. It was built in 1347 in Gothic style, collapsed at the end of the 16th century. (updated Dec 2020)
In Szalonna:
* 48.4490920.7365921 Reformed Church and Wooden Bell Tower (Református templom és fa harangtorony), Kossuth utca, Szalonna. The church was built in the 12–13th century in Roman style with some Gothic parts form the 14–15th century. The wooden bell tower was built in 1765. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4511320.7384322 Gedeon Mansion (Gedeon-kastély), Petőfi út 24, Szalonna. Built in the 19th century. (updated Dec 2020)
In Szinpetri:
* 48.4820320.6195823 World's Largest Book (Világ Legnagyobb Könyve), Dózsa György utca 100, Szinpetri, ☏ +36 48 464 220. Apr–Sep: Tu–Su 10:00–17:00. Guinness World Records approved as the current record for "Largest book" on 21 May 2010: "The largest book measures 4.18 m (13.7 ft)×3.77 m (12.4 ft), weighs 1.42 kg (3.1 lb) and consists of 346 pages. It can be viewed in a watermill. Other exhibitions: printing history exhibition, Bible and church book collection. Adult: 1600 Ft; senior, student: 1200 Ft–1300 Ft; children: 600 Ft–1000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4839620.6231724 Reformed Church (Református templom), Dózsa György utca 65, Szinpetri. Built in 1793 in late Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020)
In Szögliget:
* 48.522620.678725 Roman Catholic Church of the Visitation (Sarlós Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Szabadság tér 9, Szögliget. Built in the 13th century in Roman style, remodeled between 1788–1790 in Zopf style. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.544420.664326 Ruins of Szádvár (Szádvár romjai), Szögliget. The castle was built in the 13th century, collapsed at the end of the 18th century. Free to visit. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5420920.6398627 Derenk Heritage House (Derenki tájház), Derenk, Szögliget. (updated Dec 2020)
In Tornaszentandrás:
* 48.518120.779728 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szabadság út, Tornaszentandrás. Built in the 12th century in Roman style, extended in the 14th century in Gothic style. (updated Dec 2020)

## Do

* 48.295520.74251 Pál Hadobás Community Center (Hadobás Pál Művelődési Központ), Borsodi út 9, ☏ +36 48 341-824, mkkm.muvkp@gmail.com. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4453720.631192 Hucul Horse Yard, Petőfi Sándor út 17, Szőlősardó, ☏ +36 30 667-0122, szagacs@gmail.com. Trail riding: 5000 Ft per hour. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5363620.73133 Sándor Petőfi Community House and Library (Petőfi Sándor Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár), Petőfi út 8, Bódvaszilas, ☏ +36 48 454-026, konyvtar.bodvaszilas@gmail.com. M–F 07:30–16:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4052720.727344 Szendrő Community Center and Library (Szendrői Közművelődési Központ és Könyvtár), Fő utca 18, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-395, kozmuvelodes@szendro.hu. The building is the late Baroque Csáky Mansion. (updated Dec 2020)

## Buy

* 48.296320.743961 Coop, Borsodi út 11, ☏ +36 48 341-743. M–F 06:00-19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00, Su 07:00–11:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2961220.743092 Penny Market, Borsodi út 9/a, ☏ +36 29 339-345, ugyfelszolgalat@penny.hu. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4060920.728383 Coop, Rákóczi utca 5-7, Szendrő. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–16:00, Su 07:00–11:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020)

## Eat
### Budget

* 48.295220.736621 Balu Falodája, Tóth Árpád út 4. M–F 06:00–18:30, Sa 06:00–15:30. Fast food bar. 1290 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2945520.732932 Döner-Food, Antal György út 17, ☏ +36 30 540-5492. Tu–Sa 10:00–21:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Turkish food bar. 1390 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2947220.736833 Gastro Pub, Hősök tere 1. M–F 09:30–19:30, Sa 09:30–19:00. 1390 Ft, hamburger: 650 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2950220.738024 Retro Utas Büfé, Borsodi út 5. M–Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 14:00–19:00. Fast food bar. (updated Dec 2020)

### Mid-range

* 48.2960620.744915 Bódva Restaurant, Miklós Gyula út 6, ☏ +36 48 525-136, bodvaetterem@citromail.hu. M–Sa 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant. Lunch menu: 1000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2962720.744786 Templomkerti Restaurant (Templomkerti Kisvendéglő), Miklós Gyula út 4, ☏ +36 48 525-555, info@tkert.hu. M–Th 11:30–21:00, F Sa 11:30–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2000 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

### Splurge

* 48.3268920.755767 Merlot Wine Hotel, ☏ +36 30 686-3371, merlotborhotel811@gmail.com. Th–Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 5 rooms. 2700 Ft, single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.295920.744178 Polc Bistro, Borsodi út 11, ☏ +36 48 778-105, polcbisztro@gmail.com. M–F 12:00–22:00, Sa 12:00–17:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2400 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

## Drink

* 48.2943620.735091 Diana Confectionery, Antal György út 4, ☏ +36 48 525-016. 08:00–18:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5361120.732132 Büfé, Kossuth Lajos út 1, Bódvaszilas. 07:00–21:00. Pub. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5387620.733133 Hullám Pub (Hullám söröző), Szabadság út 41, Bódvaszilas. 07:00–21:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5215720.676464 Ménes Pub (Ménes söröző), Kossuth Lajos utca 61, Szögliget, ☏ +36 30 983-8202. 07:00–21:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4093320.72575 Paszti Confectionery, Kovács utca 39, Szendrő. 10:00–19:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4684920.689226 Póker Pub, Kossuth Lajos út 17, Perkupa. 06:00–21:00. (updated Dec 2020)

## Sleep
### Budget

* 48.5090620.736061 Árpád Guesthouse, Szabadság utca 73, Bódvarákó, ☏ +36 48 454-213, info@arpadvendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 9600 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5207220.676352 Holló Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 71, Szögliget, ☏ +36 48 464-117, imremiliczki@gmail.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms, 3 apartments. Double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.3906420.790983 Kuckó Guesthouse, Magyar utca 6-8, Abod, ☏ +36 30 284-6298, kuckovendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.56220.83844 Matusz Guesthouse, Tornai út 29, Hidvégardó, ☏ +36 30 959-6387, eva.kleiber@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Double room: 7000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

### Mid-range

* 48.2934820.732965 Turai Guesthouse, Pást utca 8, ☏ +36 30 619-0944, turaivendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:30. 3 rooms. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5133520.73636 János Guesthouse, Szabadság utca 20, Bódvarákó, ☏ +36 48 453-014, info@janosvendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4859920.626337 Mi-Ri Balance Guesthouse, Dózsa György utca 24, Szinpetri, ☏ +36 70 415-3054, szinpetri110@gmail.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Double room: 10,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.5236620.78018 Nefelejcs Guesthouse, Szabadság út 60, Tornaszentandrás, nefelejcstornaszentandras@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Double room: 10,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4068720.731319 Vár-lak Guesthouse, Part utca 6, Szendrő, ☏ +36 70 374-0775, info@var-lak.hu. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 14:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 8500 Ft, double room: 9700 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

### Splurge

* 48.295320.7460610 Apollo Guesthouse, Virág út 2/a, ☏ +36 30 855-2988, uveges.eva@freemail.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms, 1 apartment. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.2949320.7484311 Diófa Apartment House, Juhász Gyula út 18, ☏ +36 30 228-5501, diofaapartman3780@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 14,400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.398820.73412 Németvár Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 83, Szendrő, ☏ +36 20 397-4684, vendeghaz@nemetvar.hu. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 rooms. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 10,500 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.449620.758613 Tópart Guesthouse, Rakaca-tópart, Szalonna, ☏ +36 48 458-052, info@topartvendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms, 1 apartment. Double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

## Connect

Edelény's postal code is H-3780, and its telephone area code is 48.
* 48.2959320.736941 Edelény 1 Post Office, Tóth Árpád út 7, ☏ +36 48 341-231, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M Tu Th 08:00–17:00, W 08:00–18:00, W 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–11:00. (updated Dec 2020)
* 48.4075320.728422 Szendrő Post Office, Hősök tere 7, Szendrő, ☏ +36 48 460-118, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M Tu Th F 08:00–15:30, W 08:00–18:00. (updated Dec 2020)

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