Biharugra

Arrival

• Car
• Bus (rented for the trip)
• Motorcycle
• Walk
• Bike

Village Museum, Biharugra Located in the centre of Biharugra, halfway between the Bölöny Mansion and the Reformed Church, stands one of the village's oldest buildings.

Magyarország, 5538 Biharugra, Erzsébet utca 50

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

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

Sustainability level