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Photo: Horváth Csongor -
Photo: Horváth Csongor -
Photo: Horváth Csongor -
Photo: Horváth Csongor -
Photo: Horváth Csongor
The Park System of Miskolctapolca
Discover the reborn park system of Miskolctapolca, located next to the Miskolctapolca Cave Bath!
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The park system of Miskolctapolca is an arboretum-like area rich in native species, located next to the Miskolctapolca Cave Bath. Its central feature is the boating lake, which has several islands. One of these is the 'Island of Love', associated with the legend of eternal love. The lake was fed by an 18°C spring, which is the source of the Hejő stream. One of the main attractions of the lake during the warmer seasons is the blooming water lilies. Along the water, the alder fen vegetation and the surrounding old pedunculate oak forest are notable features. Exotic trees and shrubs were planted in the Miskolctapolca park, developed from the forest of the Árpád-era abbey, in the 1920s. These make it a site of unique natural value, under environmental protection.
In 2023, the ancient park located next to the Miskolctapolca Cave Bath underwent a complete renovation. During the development, the walking paths, utility network, and public lighting were renewed, and around 30,000 plants were added to the area. The park was also enriched with new attractions: miniature bronze statues, interactive information boards, and wooden play sculptures await visitors.
The bronze statues showcase the tourism and cultural values of Miskolc, as well as the characteristic wildlife of the city and its surroundings. One unique feature of their placement is that they invite visitors to a kind of 'treasure hunt': those who find all the statues will also discover the hidden values of the Miskolctapolca park along the way.
Among the statues, visitors can find a miniature of Mancs, the legendary rescue dog of Miskolc, a Benedictine monk evoking the sacred past of the region, and the swans that have been associated with the boating lake of Miskolctapolca for decades. The attractions also include miniature replicas of the Avas Lookout Tower and the Diósgyőr Castle.
More detailed information about the fifteen bronze statues is available on the city's official website, where a map needed to locate the statues can also be downloaded. With the help of the map, visitors can explore the nature trail, which is considered unique on a national level, while playfully learning about the values of Miskolc and Miskolctapolca.
Target group
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Families with younger children
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Families with older children
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Class trips
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Multigenerational programs
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Couples
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Friends