Gönc

Understand

Gönc has been inhabited since the Conquest of Hungary. In the Middle Ages it was royal estate and an important market town. Between 1570 and 1647, it was the seat of the county of Abaúj county and, as a result, it developed into an ever-growing market town. Although the lands in this region were owned by Magyar landlords, Gönc itself was a crown possession. In the 13th century the court invited German craftsmen to settle at Gönc, as was the practice in many other settlements. As a result of this, the village became more and more dominated by the new settlers. During the age of the Reformation, Gönc became a cultural centre. It was here that Gáspár Károlyi, the first to translate the Bible into Hungarian in 1590, served as a minister.

Town of Gönc municipal website

Getting there

By train

Gönc Trains are available from Abaújszántó and Hidasnémeti two times a day. From Budapest you have to transfer in Hidasnémeti. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs 4500 Ft. 1 Gönc Train Station, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Dec 2020)

Abaújszántó Trains are available in every two hours from Szerencs. From Budapest, you have to transfer in Szerencs. The whole journey from Budapest takes 3.5 hours and costs 4705 Ft. 2 Abaújszántó Train Station, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Dec 2020)

By bus

Gönc Buses from Hidasnémeti to Gönc are available in every 1–2 hours. The journey takes about 12 minutes and costs 250 Ft.

Abaújszántó Buses from Encs to Abaújszántó are available in every 1–2 hours. The journey takes about 20 minutes and costs 310 Ft.

Getting around

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

See

Gönc

1 Hussite House (Huszita-ház), Kossuth utca 85, ☏ +36 70 775-4370. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 by appointment only. According to local belief, it was built and inhabited by Hussites, although this has not yet been proven beyond any doubt. Today it is a heritage museum. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Gáspár Károlyi Museum and Bible Exhibition (Károlyi Gáspár Múzeum és Bibliakiállítás), Károlyi utca 27, ☏ +36 46 388-650, [email protected]. Tu–Sa 10:00–17:00. The exhibition consists of four rooms. The first and introductory hall is the Károlyi Room with a local history exhibition. The second is the “Books Returning Home from Russia” room with valuable ancient prints. The third is the Church Art Hall, where the collection of the Gönc congregation can be seen. The fourth room presents Bibles with different translations and languages. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Pálffy Mansion (Pálffy-kastély). Built in 1780 in Copf style. Heavily remodelled in Eclectic style. (updated Dec 2020) 4 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szent István tér 1. Built in Gothic style, dating from the 14th century. Rebuilt in 1777 and 1827 in late Baroque style. (updated Dec 2020) 5 Gáspár Károlyi Statue (Károlyi Gáspár-szobor), Károlyi Gáspár utca 29. Gáspár Károlyi was a Hungarian Calvinist pastor. He translated the Bible to Hungarian in 1586 with supports of Sigismund Rákóczi. It was the first Hungarian translation of both the Old and New Testament. The statue was erected in 1890. (updated Dec 2020) 6 Ruins of Pauline Monastery (Pálos kolostor romjai). Built at the end of the 14th century in Gothic style. Free to visit. (updated Dec 2020)

Abaújszántó 7 Rákóczi House (Rákóczi-ház), Béke út 42, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 47 330-847, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:30–18:00, F Sa 14:00–18:00. Local history collection. The building was built between 1800–1830 in Classicist style. Free entrance. (updated Dec 2020) 8 Patay Mansion (Patay-kastély), Cekeházi utca, Abaújsz

Do

1 Sándor Petőfi Community House and Library (Petőfi Sándor Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár), István király tér 4, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 47 330-053. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Gergő Mézes' Apiary (Mézes Gergő méhészete), Malom utca 72, Vizsoly, ☏ +36 30 934-4928, [email protected]. 09:00–16:00. Interactive honey exhibition and honey tasting. Honey shop. Entrance fee: 750 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Vizsoly Fishing Lake (Vizsolyi horgásztó), Vizsoly, ☏ +36 30 629-4515, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2020)

Events Abaújszántó Drinking Day (Abaújszántói Ivó Nap), Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 47 330-053. In May. 1500 Ft per day. (updated Dec 2020) Gönc Apricot Fiesta (Gönci Barack Vigasság), Boldogkőváralja, ☏ +36 70 423-9318, [email protected]. In July. Free. (updated Dec 2020) Medieval Castle Games (Középkori Várjátékok), Boldogkőváralja, ☏ +36 20 249-0767, [email protected]. In August. (updated Dec 2020) Abaújszántó Autofest (Abaújszántói Autofeszt), Abaújszántó. In August. 1000 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) Gönc Pálinka Festival (Gönci Pálinkafesztivál), ☏ +36 30 266-2548, [email protected]. In September. 1000 Ft–1500 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) Kerekdomb Festival, Tállya, [email protected]. In September. 3900 Ft per day. (updated Dec 2020)

Buy

1 Coop, Kossuth utca 69, ☏ +36 46 388-007. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Coop, Rákóczi út 52, Tállya, ☏ +36 47 398-047. M–F 06:00–16:30, Sa 06:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Reál, Kossuth Lajos tér 9-11, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 47 530-005, [email protected]. M–F 05:30–19:30, Sa 06:00–19.00, Su 07:00–11:30. Supermarket. (updated Dec 2020)

Eat

Budget

1 Csobogó Restaurant (Csobogó vendéglő), Fő utca 80, Regéc, ☏ +36 30 8626 590, [email protected]. May–Sep: M–Th Su 11:00–19:00, F Sa 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 1600 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Gábor Pizzeria, Petőfi utca 4, Telkibánya, ☏ +36 30 500-1491. 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1690 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Spongyabob Falatozó, Petőfi utca 5, Göncruszka, ☏ +36 70 779-5376. Tu–Sa 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1100 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft, hamburger: 650 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

Mid-range 4 Aba Vezér Restaurant and Guesthouse, Jászai Pál tér 9, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 47 330-543, [email protected]. M–Th 11:30–20:00, F Sa 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 10 rooms. 2280 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft, hamburger: 930 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft, single room: 6250 Ft, double room: 10,500 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 5 Forró Kutya, Béke utca 44, Abaújszántó, ☏ +36 30 165-9550, [email protected]. M–Th Sa 11:00–20:00, F 11:00–22:00. Burger, grill and BBQ bar. 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1590 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 6 Művész Restaurant, Fő út 22, Hejce, ☏ +36 46 544-431. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2500 Ft. (updated Dec 2020)

Splurge 7 Castrum Boldua, Boldogkőváralja, ☏ +36 70 410-6115. Sa Su 12:00–20:00. Medieval restaurant. Reservation required. 2950 Ft. (updated Dec 2020) 8 Pitvaros Pihenő, Rákóczi utca 11, Telkibánya, ☏ +36 46 423-001, [email protected]. M–Th 12:00–20:00, F Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 11:00–19:00. Traditional restau