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A'la Bárd Medieval Restaurant Our medieval restaurant opened in July 2018. Our enthusiastic team strives to meet all the culinary needs of our guests. With its medieval character, atmosphere, and dishes reminiscent of the Middle Ages, our restaurant is unique in the region. On our cosy covered yet open-sided terrace, we welcome our guests in a pleasant, quiet environment with mouth-watering dishes from our menu and a wide selection of drinks. Since the opening of our restaurant, we have been convinced that nothing surpasses the quality of Hungarian ingredients.
Magyarország, 5932 Gádoros
Alföld Slow Association The Alföld Slow Association currently connects 26 settlements in Békés County: Almáskamarás, Békés, Békéssámson, Biharugra, Csabaszabadi, Csanádapáca, Ecsegfalva, Elek, Csorvás, Doboz, Gádoros, Gyomaendrőd, Gyula, Kamut, Kardoskút, Kevermes, Kétegyháza, Kondoros, Kunágota, Lőkösháza, Méhkerék, Mezőkovácsháza, Nagykamarás, Sarkad, Újkígyós, Vésztő.
Magyarország, 5661 Újkígyós
Bíborvég Folk Art Association The Bíborvég Folk Art Group was established on 16 October 2013 in the library with the aim of preserving traditions, starting with 12 members under the leadership of Erika Bogárné Szőke, a folk artisan. They hold sessions once a week on Thursday afternoons, focusing primarily on embroidery and stitching from Békés County. Over the years, they have also explored the embroidery traditions of nine regions within the Carpathian Basin. They participated in the Carpathian Basin Folk Textile Festival, held in Békéscsaba, where they achieved 2nd place. In recognition of their work, the local council included the group in the local heritage register. They have taken part in numerous local, county, and national exhibitions, often receiving awards. At two exhibitions, they also achieved 2nd place, which is a great source of pride for the community. The group's embroidery works can be viewed by appointment.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Bréda Castle of Vásárhely The building stood abandoned for many years. After its renovation, it now operates as a cultural visitor centre and a tourist attraction. Every evening, after sunset, a unique light art display is showcased on the façade of the castle, which is set in a stunning environment. Events and weddings held in the surrounding historic park can become elegant and unforgettable memories, earning it the prestigious award of Best Wedding Venue in Békés County in 2016. Inside the building, visitors can explore numerous fascinating features, such as the Foucault pendulum located in the dome room, with a unique dome painting visible 15 metres above it. The rooms bring the castle's and the family's history to life, and visitors can also gain insight into the daily life of the estate. Several models have been placed in the visitor area. Interactive installations and 3D projections illustrate the renovation work of the castle. Numerous pieces of furniture and furnishings characteristic of the castle's era are on display. The basement houses the Hungarikum Centre, showcasing the internationally renowned values and prides of Békés County. The castle grounds also feature a restaurant and an event marquee, suitable for hosting various events.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Bust of Dr László Hidasi Dr László Hidasi worked as a village doctor in Gádoros for 42 years. He was one of those rare individuals who dedicated his life to his profession. On 24 November 1962, upon his retirement, his work was honoured with a beautiful village ceremony. In 1991, the local council named a street after him. In 1993, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, the local community initiated the renaming of the square in front of the town hall to Dr László Hidasi Memorial Park by the local council, and a bust created by sculptor Béla Tóth was erected in the park. The bust faces the medical practice where he worked and lived with his family.
Magyarország, 5932 Gádoros, Doktor Hidasi László utca
Church of Our Lady of Fatima and its wooden panels, Lőkösháza The current church was built to replace the modest prayer house.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Corvus-Kora Róbert Corvus-Kora Róbert has lived and worked in Lőkösháza since his childhood. His first major success came at the age of 16 in Budapest, where one of his paintings was awarded a certificate. He was greatly influenced by Renaissance art and 17th-century Dutch artists, aspiring to paint in their style. He has created several public sculptures and monuments from marble and limestone. Always passionate about monumental, life-sized depictions, he decided to paint his first 9x4.5-metre panoramic painting for the Hungarian Millennium in 1996. A total of nine panoramic paintings have been completed. His future plan is to create another 9x4.5-metre painting and build a circular hall to house the artworks. The building will be unique in the world, as no such circular hall exists that contains ten panoramic paintings, each exploring a different theme. The artist regularly supports Lőkösháza. His works adorn the public spaces and interiors of the village, such as the St. Stephen statue, the cross in front of the church, the Trianon memorial, and the monument commemorating the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. He has also erected statues in memory of Jenő Gávai Gaál and Tibor Frigyes Májer. The columbarium wall and the crucifix in the local cemetery are also his contributions. His paintings decorate the Community Centre and the Mayor's Office. His ninth panoramic painting can be viewed at the Petőfi Sándor Community Centre in Lőkösháza by prior arrangement. Appointments can be made with the artist for guided tours.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Dánfok Holiday Resort Our holiday resort is an excellent venue for children’s and youth camps, school trips, sports and training camps, and corporate, friends’ and family gatherings, as well as cultural events, freshman camps, and cycling and water tours. The beach and marina on site further enhance opportunities for relaxation and recreation.
Shepherd's Cornmeal (known as 'mămăligă' in Romanian) The traditional national dish of the Romanian community in Lőkösháza, with a history spanning over centuries. Its preparation is extremely simple: cornmeal/flour is cooked in milk or salted water. Depending on the amount of milk or water, the polenta can have a thin, semi-firm, or firm consistency. It can be served as a side dish, flavoured with sheep's cheese, sour cream, dill, and sprinkled with crispy bacon pieces. The Romanians of Lőkösháza also enjoy it alongside stuffed cabbage, with warm milk, or as a dessert sweetened with honey, sugar, cinnamon, or even jam. The Romanian Association of Lőkösháza showcases the traditional recipe at Romanian remembrance evenings, organised annually since 2021, as well as at local or larger gastronomic events involving Romanian ethnic groups. Shepherd's polenta is highly popular not only among the older generation but also among younger people. Justification for inclusion in the value repository: At local and larger community events, such as county-level Romanian gastronomic festivals, the dish is associated with the Romanian community of Lőkösháza and the Romanian Association of Lőkösháza. The opportunity to taste this gastronomic treasure is only available by prior arrangement. Appointments can be made via the following phone number: weekdays between 08:00 and 15:00. Shepherd's Kitchen: 0666/244-612
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Dobozi Reformed Church Located in the centre of Doboz village, in the middle of Kossuth Square, stands the Reformed Church, rich in historical and cultural significance. It was built between 1794 and 1798 during the ministry of Sámuel Kállai M.
Magyarország, 5624 Doboz, Kossuth tér 1
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and Crypt Behind the former castle, surrounded by a branch of the Dead Black Körös River, lies a 3.7-hectare castle park, designed by the Wenckheim family in the 1880s. At the highest point of the park stands the neo-Romanesque-style Holy Cross Chapel and Crypt, often referred to as the 'jewel box' of the area. In 1902, Count Dénes built the neo-Romanesque patronal church and the round cemetery chapel, the crypt, based on plans by Viktor Siedek, a Viennese architect. The chapel cost 250,000 crowns. The foundation of the church was dug out in just one week in 1857 by local labourers from Doboz. The buildings were consecrated on 7 June 1902 by Bishop Lőrinc Schlauch of Várad. According to contemporary accounts, at the Gerla bridge, a hundred horsemen welcomed the bishop performing the consecration, escorting him to the church entrance. For the celebratory lunch following the consecration, 800 meal tickets were distributed among the construction workers. The interior is richly decorated, with every column and staircase in the church made of marble. The colourful windows, the three altarpieces, and the ceiling paintings, featuring mosaics covered with 24-carat gold leaf, were created by Tyrolean artists. The church and its associated family crypt can be visited by prior arrangement.
Magyarország, 5624 Doboz, Sport utca
Geist Promenade and Families' Island The Varrodai Lake is located in the heart of Kondoros, making it a popular spot for evening strolls. Joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers often enjoy circling it. On one side, it is bordered by the Petőfi István Primary School and Dormitory, making it a convenient and pleasant venue for school children's day and parent-organised children's events. On the other side, it is bordered by the Betyár Adventure Playground along with the outdoor sports park, making it a favourite spot for all age groups in the town. On summer evenings, fishing along its banks is a common sight. Additionally, it is situated near several popular attractions, such as the Slovak-Hungarian Landscape and Creative House, the Kondorosi Inn, and the Town Hall. A particularly significant part of the lake is the promenade and Families' Island, which is a very popular venue for outdoor weddings and also hosts film screenings. In winter, when the lake's ice is thick enough, it becomes a beloved spot for ice skaters. The lake features flora similar to that of the Great Plain's irrigation canals and has been planted with water lilies. It is home to numerous fish species and serves as a natural nesting site for wild ducks. Grey herons and storks have also been spotted along its shores.
Magyarország, 5553 Kondoros, Tóparti köz
Granary Designed by Miklós Ybl The Granary is a historic building constructed in 1863. It is an outstanding industrial and architectural monument of the village, built based on the designs of Miklós Ybl for the former Wenckheim estate. This granary is a true forerunner of modern architectural endeavours. The building has a T-shaped floor plan, is three storeys high, and features a closed block structure with simple recessed Gothic-style windows. Between the windows are vertical pilasters running upwards, with a cornice above the second floor. The openings on the third floor crown the building like pearls, which is topped with a low gable roof. The block is connected to the adjacent drying tower by a single arched opening up to the second floor. This served as a covered passageway for transport carts. The larger rectangular section was suitable for grain storage on three levels and functioned as the granary. Perpendicular to this wing is the silo section, which is also three storeys high. It features a semicircular vault in the middle, and on the right side was the drying silo. In 1985, the roof, which had been severely damaged by a storm, was restored, but no further work was carried out. Until 1944, the granary was used by the estate and later by the Agricultural Cooperative, followed by the Békés County Grain Trading and Milling Company. In 1962, the Petőfi Agricultural Cooperative of Doboz purchased the building. The cooperative's management, recognising the rapid deterioration of the structure, planned its renovation but was unable to secure the necessary funds. Despite its significantly deteriorated condition today, the granary is still considered an agricultural heritage site. It is currently in private ownership.
Magyarország, 5624 Doboz, Magtár sor
Gyomaendrőd Liget Spa and Camping One of the most beautiful spas in Békés County, Gyomaendrőd Liget Spa and Camping, is a true paradise for both beach lovers and those seeking recovery.
Magyarország, 5500 Gyomaendrőd, Gyoma, Erzsébet liget 2
Folk House The masterpieces of folk architecture can still be found in Biharugra today. Two thatched houses, each over two hundred years old, stand in the middle and at the far end of the main street named after Queen Elisabeth. The former now functions as a folk house. The 100-square-metre building was constructed in several stages and is a typical peasant house. Initially, it was most likely a three-part building with a room, kitchen, and pantry-chamber layout. Later, a separate outbuilding was added as a stable, and subsequently, the space between the two buildings was enclosed. An external pantry was added in this section. The building is a traditional adobe-walled, thatched-roof dwelling with a rammed earth foundation. The living area features ceilings made of wooden beams, covered with clay from below and thatched with reeds on top. The roof structure, as seen from the street, is a small, hipped gable roof. Inside the house, a furnace and a built-in stove were also constructed. By 2010, the building was in a severely deteriorated condition when it was acquired by the local council. By this time, the damage was so extensive that renovation became unavoidable. During the restoration, the entire roof covering, damaged ceilings, and walls were repaired. Additionally, the façade windows and doors were restored, rainwater drainage was installed, the surroundings of the house were tidied up, and a woven wattle fence was created along the street front. As one of the oldest residential buildings in Biharugra, the locals preserve it as a historical monument and value, and it also enjoys local protection. Today, the local council presents the building as a folk house to visitors.
Magyarország, 5538 Biharugra, Erzsébet utca 130
Jenő Gávai Gaál Promenade In 2024, the Jenő Gávai Gaál Promenade was established in Lőkösháza, along with a statue erected in honour of the polymath.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
József Kotroczó's Diorama Collection József Kotroczó, the creator of Hungary's smallest 'Golgotha' works, was born on 17th April 1926. According to the Ethnographic Lexicon (pages 383-384), in the 17th-18th centuries, these works held such value that they became part of heritage collections. His 'Patience Bottles' are wooden carvings built inside bottles ranging from 0.5 to 1000 ml: cross, ladder, pillar of torture, whip, spear, sword, hammer, sponge. Creating these pieces pushes the boundaries of human endurance and the impossible. The original colour of the wooden carvings is white (Canadian poplar), symbolising the purity of the soul, while the cork represents eternity. The exhibition can be viewed at the Sándor Petőfi Community Centre.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza, Alapitók útja 17
Kondorosi Inn The Kondorosi Inn is the most iconic building in Kondoros, located in the heart of the town. According to some sources, the original inn was demolished in the early 1820s and replaced with a massive brick fortress, which featured mysterious hiding places, tunnels, and labyrinths within its walls. It is said that the famous outlaw Sándor Rózsa himself escaped his pursuers through the tunnel system beneath the inn. The "old inn," believed to have been lost due to walling up in the 1910s, regained its former shape by 1985. Since 2002, the Kondorosi Inn has been owned by the town. Thanks to a successful grant, it was renovated and now operates not only as a restaurant renowned far and wide for its excellent cuisine but also as an inn museum. The collection housed here offers insight into the lives of the once-famous outlaws and, thanks to the diligent collecting efforts of locals, includes countless old household items that were still common in every home just a few decades ago but are now rarely seen. Thanks to the latest developments, the local history collection has been further expanded, and the inn museum has become interactive. Sándor Rózsa can be brought to life not only through his wax figure, wanted poster, or signature but also virtually, as visitors can take his place among the outlaws and shoot at stagecoaches from horseback. With the help of the "escape museum," visitors can not only observe but actively participate in re-enacted historical events and traditional programmes, such as dressing in outlaw attire or trying their hand at cracking a bullwhip.
Magyarország, 5553 Kondoros, Hősök útja 23
Lőkösháza Bread Made using an ancient Hungarian recipe passed down through generations. It contains no preservatives, yet thanks to the sourdough technique, it stays fresh for days and doesn’t crumble. Its pleasant flavour pairs well with most foods. The carefully balanced mix of high-quality flour has beneficial effects on health and is easy to digest. Its crumb is substantial, not airy, making it filling even in small amounts. The crust is crispy and glossy due to the exceptional qualities of the traditional brick oven. Each loaf is handmade, so experienced eyes can tell which baker crafted which bread.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza, Kossuth utca 25
Lőkösháza Doughnut In our village, the baking of the Lőkösháza doughnut was initiated by the Pensioners' Clubs in 1985, and they have been continuously carrying out this activity ever since. They have participated multiple times in the Kisiratos Village Day as well as county events. They prepare doughnuts for institutions such as nurseries, schools, events, other requests, and every year for the Lőkösháza Village Day, which has now become a tradition. On these occasions, they make 3,000-4,000 doughnuts. The Lőkösháza Doughnut was also showcased at the Békés County Nationalities Day in 2018, where it was a huge success. In 2019, the Local Value Registry Committee of Lőkösháza Municipality declared the Lőkösháza doughnut, made by members of the Railway and Village Pensioners' Club, a local value. The opportunity to taste this gastronomic treasure is only available by prior arrangement.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza
Pál Szabó Literary Memorial House For many, Biharugra is synonymous with one of our greatest folk writers, Pál Szabó. His first piece of writing appeared in a 1927 issue of "Körösvidék", and its success inspired him to create more works. After submitting reports to "Körösvidék", his writings were published by Endre Bajcsy-Zsilinszky's "Előörs". His first novel, "Emberek" (People), was published in 1930 by the Sylvester Press, and shortly afterwards, Franklin Publishing also released it, with translations into foreign languages. At that time, Zsigmond Móricz already regarded him as one of the greatest promises of Hungarian literature. His books were published in numerous editions. He achieved true success with his novels, in which he brought the past of his people to life through his own experiences. Additionally, he also wrote successful film scripts. For his work, he was awarded the Baumgarten Prize in 1949, the Attila József Prize in 1950, and the Kossuth Prizes in 1951 and 1954. In his house in Biharugra, Pál Szabó transformed the veranda into his study. Whenever he was working on a major project, he always returned home to finish it. Home, to the street and the adobe house from where he once set out to reach the heights of literary life. After the writer's death in 1970, the family created a memorial room here, where they collected his cherished personal items and furniture. The Pál Szabó Literary Memorial House, founded by the writer's daughter, has been welcoming visitors since 1973, and later officially gained museum status. In 2007, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the eastern side of the building, next to the entrance, listing 42 famous and significant individuals who visited this house as Pál Szabó's guests. In the spring of 2008, the Pál Szabó Literary Memorial House was renovated, and the writer's former study and library remain open to visitors every day of the week, with knowledgeable guided tours and a warm welcome awaiting all.
Magyarország, 5538 Biharugra, Szabó Pál utca 46
Pongó Guesthouse
Magyarország, 5932 Gádoros, Jókai utca 5
Samson's Castle The Árpád-era earthwork known as Samson's Castle appears on András Paulovics's 1789 map, with no earlier references in historical sources. According to a local legend, the castle's name is linked to a robber leader named Samson. During the Turkish era, this was the hideout of a robber leader named Samson, who caused significant damage to the Turks and killed many of them. He had a deep cellar underground where he stored his treasures. However, the only way to access this underground cellar was through the hollow trunk of a stunted willow tree growing on the banks of the Körös River. In 1964, Júlia Kovalovszki, an archaeologist originally from Doboz, determined the extent of the castle during her excavations. Samson's Castle consists of two parts: an inner and an outer castle. In one of her excavation trenches, Júlia Kovalovszki uncovered the remains of a gate tower, which provided passage through the rampart made of compacted earth. In 2006, an authentication archaeological excavation was carried out at the site of the gate tower under the leadership of archaeologists Dr. Mária Béres and András Liska. As a result of the excavation, previously unknown details of the gate tower documented by Júlia Kovalovszki were discovered, and data was collected about the structure of the rampart. The local population of nearby villages, particularly in the early Árpád era, may have used Samson's Castle, built in a protected nook of the Körös River, as an occasional refuge.
Magyarország, 5624 Doboz, Szanazug
Sándor Petőfi Community Centre and Library The Sándor Petőfi Community Centre and Library in Lőkösháza hosts numerous events and exhibitions. Here you can view Mrs Károly Kovács's sugar-crafted flowers and József Kotroczó's diorama collection. Opening hours: Weekdays from 08:00 to 16:00 Appointments can be booked at the following phone number: +36 66/ 244 - 399 You can also see the ninth 9x4.5 metre panoramic painting by Lőkösháza's renowned artist, Róbert Corvus-Kora, titled: Attila, the Hun. Appointments for guided tours can be arranged directly with the artist.
Magyarország, 5743 Lőkösháza, Alapitók útja 17

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