Mezokovesd
Mezokovesd - Description
Both during the Turkish occupation of Hungary (in the 16th and 17th century) and later, the people of Mezokovesd have suffered a great deal. But being very hard working citizens they have always reconstructed their town if it was destroyed. They lived in straitened circumstances, though theirs is the most ornamented Hungarian traditional costume.
According to the legend, during the days of the skirmishing on the borders with the Turks, the enemy carried off a young lad, who was in love with a Matyo girl. The girl wanted him back, but the Sultan refused, unless she paid a special ransom.
In the depth of winter she must gather in her apron all the flowers of the forest and field. The girl solved the problem by embroidering her linen apron with all the flowers of spring and summer. The Sultan was impressed and, being a man of his word, set the young man free. Thus, the colourful Matyo folk art came into being.
There may be a grain of truth in the legend since the girls and women of Mezokovesd have embroidered the material of their clothes with many flowers (roses, tulips, carnations, daisies, lilies of the valley) and leaves throughout the centuries and this is not common in other regions of Hungary. Just as nature is unique, so one cannot find two exactly similar motifs in Matyo embroidery.
In the district of Hadas, which is noted for preserving the old Mezokovesd, there are many houses specific to the region. They are also used as activity and leisure centres. In these houses visitors may be introduced into the mysteries: how to make a doll, how to weave and spin, how to paint the furniture, how to embroider; or you can try your hand at pottery and glass-grinding.
In the Town Gallery there is a permanent exhibition made of the pieces of the colourful world of Matyo embroidery.
Source: Nr. 2. nordtour.hu
According to the legend, during the days of the skirmishing on the borders with the Turks, the enemy carried off a young lad, who was in love with a Matyo girl. The girl wanted him back, but the Sultan refused, unless she paid a special ransom.
In the depth of winter she must gather in her apron all the flowers of the forest and field. The girl solved the problem by embroidering her linen apron with all the flowers of spring and summer. The Sultan was impressed and, being a man of his word, set the young man free. Thus, the colourful Matyo folk art came into being.
There may be a grain of truth in the legend since the girls and women of Mezokovesd have embroidered the material of their clothes with many flowers (roses, tulips, carnations, daisies, lilies of the valley) and leaves throughout the centuries and this is not common in other regions of Hungary. Just as nature is unique, so one cannot find two exactly similar motifs in Matyo embroidery.
In the district of Hadas, which is noted for preserving the old Mezokovesd, there are many houses specific to the region. They are also used as activity and leisure centres. In these houses visitors may be introduced into the mysteries: how to make a doll, how to weave and spin, how to paint the furniture, how to embroider; or you can try your hand at pottery and glass-grinding.
In the Town Gallery there is a permanent exhibition made of the pieces of the colourful world of Matyo embroidery.
Source: Nr. 2. nordtour.hu
Mezokovesd - Összes csomag és akciós ajánlat
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Szálláshelyek ezen a településen: Mezokovesd
Hotel Vigado
Mezőkövesd - Hotel***
Ár: 10.000 / éjtől
Hotel Vigado situated in Mezokovesd, approx. 4 km from the Zsory Thermal Bath. The hotel has 22 rooms with bathroom and air-conditioning.
Hotel Vigado can accommodate disabled guests.
Pension Hajnal
Mezőkövesd - Hotel***
Ár: 7.500 / éjtől
The hotel Hajnal is situated only 150 m from the famous Zsory Thermal Bath and Lido in Mezokovesd, at the southern foot of the mountain Bukk, 140 km far from Budapest.
Zsory Hotel Fit
Mezőkövesd - Hotel***
Ár: 10.900 / éjtől
Hotel Zsory Fit situated in Mezokovesd Zsory, at one of the most famous spa are of Hungary. The hotel has 55 pcs of double bed and 4 apartments.
Nefelejcs Hotel
Mezőkövesd - Hotel***
Ár: 9.800 / éjtől
Látnivalók ezen a településen: Mezokovesd
Folk Activity Houses and Houses Specific for the Region
In the district of Hadas, which is noted for preserving the old Mezokovesd, there are many houses specific to the region. They are also used as...
Matyo Museum
In the Matyo Museum you can see examples of the costumes once worn every day. Visitors can admire the long, bell-shaped skirts and richly coloured...
Zsory Thermal Bath and Lido
Many Hungarians and foreigners know and enjoy the famous Zsory thermal bath, which is open both winter and summer and is worth a visit.
In 1938,...
Mezokovesd - Összes csomag és akciós ajánlat
= Hot deals
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Pension Hajnal, Mezőkövesd
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Wellness package Valid: 2008-01-03 - 2008-12-24 |
from
21.000 HUF
/ 1 pax / 2 night -
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Zsory Hotel Fit, Mezőkövesd
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Wellness package Valid: 2007-01-01 - 2008-12-27 |
from
29.900 HUF
/ 1 pax / 2 night -
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Pension Hajnal, Mezőkövesd
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Wellness package Valid: 2006-09-01 - 2008-12-24 |
from
33.000 HUF
/ 1 pax / 3 night -
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Pension Hajnal, Mezőkövesd
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Health cure Valid: 2005-09-19 - 2008-12-24 |
from
80.000 HUF
/ 1 pax / 6 night -
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Accommodation in double room for 2 nights / 3 days Pages:
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Hotel Vigado Mezőkövesd - Hotel*** Ár: 10.000 / éjtől Hotel Vigado situated in Mezokovesd, approx. 4 km from the Zsory Thermal Bath. The hotel has 22 rooms with bathroom and air-conditioning.
Hotel Vigado can accommodate disabled guests.
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Pension Hajnal Mezőkövesd - Hotel*** Ár: 7.500 / éjtől The hotel Hajnal is situated only 150 m from the famous Zsory Thermal Bath and Lido in Mezokovesd, at the southern foot of the mountain Bukk, 140 km far from Budapest.
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Zsory Hotel Fit Mezőkövesd - Hotel*** Ár: 10.900 / éjtől Hotel Zsory Fit situated in Mezokovesd Zsory, at one of the most famous spa are of Hungary. The hotel has 55 pcs of double bed and 4 apartments.
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Nefelejcs Hotel Mezőkövesd - Hotel*** Ár: 9.800 / éjtől |
|
Folk Activity Houses and Houses Specific for the Region
In the district of Hadas, which is noted for preserving the old Mezokovesd, there are many houses specific to the region. They are also used as...
|
Matyo Museum
In the Matyo Museum you can see examples of the costumes once worn every day. Visitors can admire the long, bell-shaped skirts and richly coloured...
|
|
Zsory Thermal Bath and Lido
Many Hungarians and foreigners know and enjoy the famous Zsory thermal bath, which is open both winter and summer and is worth a visit.
In 1938,...
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