Mezőkövesd
Mezőkövesd | |
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Agriculture museum in Mezőkövesd | |
| Coordinates: 47°49′N 20°35′E / 47.817°N 20.583°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén |
| District | Mezőkövesd |
| Area | |
• Total | 100.5 km2 (38.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 16,905 |
| • Density | 177.49/km2 (459.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3400 |
| Area code | (+36) 49 |
| Website | www |
Mezőkövesd [ˈmɛzøːkøvɛʒd] is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary. It lies 50 km (31 mi) from Miskolc and 15 km (9 mi) from Eger. Mezőkövesd is a town in northeastern Hungary, located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, near the Bükk Mountains. It is known as the "home of Matyó folk art," a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage famous for its vibrant embroidery and traditional crafts. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century and is a popular destination for visitors interested in Hungarian folk traditions.