Bodrogkeresztúr: Churches, Treasure House and Viewpoint

Bodrogkeresztúr combines historic churches, archaeological traces and a viewpoint above the town.

Churches and architectural history

The Roman Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Szent Kereszt felmagasztalása) is Bodrogkeresztúr’s oldest building and is approximately 800 years old. With its surviving fresco and secco fragments, the Roman Catholic Church of Bodrogkeresztúr is considered one of Hungary’s most beautifully painted surviving Gothic churches of the 15th century. The Greek Catholic Church was built in 1782 and is dedicated to Saint George the Great Martyr.

The churches can also be placed in different historical periods: the age of the oldest church is approximate, while the specific construction year and dedication of the Greek Catholic Church are given. Here, you can encounter both a history reaching far back and a precise historical point of reference.

Archaeology at the Keresztúri Kincsestár

In 1921, an excavation of a prehistoric cemetery brought the Copper Age Bodrogkeresztúr culture to light. Traces of this culture can be discovered at the Keresztúri Kincsestár. Alongside the churches, this gives local history an archaeological focus. An audio guide to the Kincsestár is available online and in the Bodrogkeresztúr app. If you would like to use it, check its availability in advance. The audio guide adds a digital format to exploring the Kincsestár, while the churches offer a different historical perspective.

Landscape and public art

Bodrogkeresztúr borders the Bodrogzug Landscape Protection Area (Bodrogzug Tájvédelmi Körzet). There is a viewpoint above the town that visitors can reach on foot. These are different points of reference: the defining feature of the protected area is its boundary, while the viewpoint is distinguished by its location above the town and its pedestrian access. Keresztúriak Park is also home to a statue of Bacchus, typical of Tokaj-Hegyalja. It adds a distinctive cultural touch alongside the churches and archaeological finds.

In the wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén

The wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén also encompasses other regional highlights. In the Tokaj wine region, the climate, soil quality and slope exposure are suitable for growing grapes; the area is legally protected as a designated wine-growing region. The Baradla-Domica cave system is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The short Aggtelek cave tour is 1 kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy. Elsewhere in the wider destination, the Hucul herd can be seen year-round on the pastures of Gergés-lápa, about 1.5 kilometres north of Jósvafő. Check visiting opportunities in advance if you plan to see these animals. These regional examples represent Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén; the churches, the Kincsestár and the viewpoint provide the specific connection to Bodrogkeresztúr. In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, a nature trail connects the Aggtelek and Jósvafő entrances to the Baradla Cave and introduces visitors to the area’s natural and cultural history.

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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Tokaji.