Kazincbarcika is an industrial town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County in Northern Hungary. It lies in the valley of the river Sajó, 20 km (12 mi) away from the county capital, Miskolc.

Nearby towns Sajószentpéter and Rudabánya are also described here.

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Kazincbarcika was created during the Socialist industrialization, when several villages were unified with the aim of creating an industrial town to provide workers for the newly built Borsodi Vegyi Kombinát (a predecessor of today's BorsodChem).

The village of Sajókazinc was first mentioned in 1240. It was a mainly agricultural village until 1850, when the first coal mine was opened. The village of Barcika came into existence with the unification of two villages, Upper- and Lower-Barcika. Although a mine was opened nearby, agriculture remained the villagers' main occupation until the 1920s, when a large power plant was built.

After World War II, Sajókazinc and Barcika were united under the name Kazincbarcika. In 1954 it was granted town status, and the nearby village of Berente was annexed. The town already had 11,000 residents. BorsodChem, founded in 1949, took an active role in developing the town, and its job opportunities drew people from all over the country.

In the 1970s Kazincbarcika already had 30,000 residents. In the 1980s mining and heavy industry faced a crisis, and the rate of unemployment was high.

Rudabánya's territory was the location of the discovery of a hominid from 12 million years ago, Rudapithecus hungaricus.

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Chinese Dragon (sculpure in Fő tér, Kazincbarcika)

Trains are available from Miskolc in every two hours. From Budapest you have to transfer in Miskolc. The whole journey from Budapest takes less than 3 hours and costs 3990 Ft. Other direct connections are:

1 Kazincbarcika Train Station, Vasút utca 13 (Vasútállomás   3), +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 04:20–22:20.  

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Buses are available in every two hours from Budapest-Stadion. The journey takes 3½ hours and costs 3705 Ft.

2 Kazincbarcika Bus Station, Egressy Béni utca 1 (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 48 312-940, . Ticket office: M–F 06:00–11:45 12:30–15:30, Sa 07:30–11:00.

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Volánbusz operates local buses in Kazincbarcika. Tickets (in 2021): 250 Ft. Passes (in 2021): 3270 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the driver. Public transport map of Kazincbarcika.

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Platthy Mansion in Bánhorváti

In Bánhorváti:

  • 1 Platthy Mansion (Platthy-kastély), Tompa Mihály utca 2, Bánhorváti, +36 20 947-5629. 10:00–18:00. Built in 1752 in Baroque style. Adult: 2000 Ft, children: 1000 Ft.  
  • 2 Reformed Church of Bánfalva (Református templom), Tompa Mihály utca, Bánhorváti. Built in 1758 in Baroque style.
  • 3 Reformed Church of Bánhorvát (Református templom), Szabadság út, Bánhorváti. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style, remodeled in 1789.  
  • 4 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szabadság út 60, Bánhorváti. Built at the end of the 18th century in Zopf style.  
  • 5 Damasa Gorge (Damasa-szakadék), Bánhorváti. Nearly 20 m (66 ft) deep, 170 m (560 ft) long rock gorge.

In Dédestapolcsány:

  • 6 Ruins of Dédes Castle (Dédesi várrom), Dédestapolcsány. Built in the 13th century, destroyed in 1567 by the Ottoman siege.  
  • 7 Serényi Mansion (Serényi-kastély), Dózsa György utca 21, Dédestapolcsány. Built between 1898–1903 in Eclectic style.  
  • 8 Reformed Church (Református templom). Built at the end of the 18th century in late-Baroque style.

In Kurityán:

  • 9 Pallavicini Mansion (Pallavicini-kastély), Kossuth Lajos út 134, Kurityán. Built around 1830 in Classicist style.
  • 10 Ruins of Pauline Church and Monastery (Pálos templom- és kolostorrom), Kurityán. Built in 1408 in Gothic style, collapsed around 1560.
 
Reformed Church in Rudabánya

In Rudabánya:

  • 11 Museum of Mining History (Bányászattörténeti Múzeum), Petőfi Sándor út 26, Rudabánya, +36 48 353-151, . Apr 15–Oct 15: M–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 09:00–16:00; Oct 16–Apr 14: M–F 08:00–16:00. The mining history collection presents the history of county and local mining. The exhibition shows the development of mining techniques, tools and processes can be viewed, which is located in the main building of the museum, as well as in the underground exhibition hall next to it. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft.  
  • 12 Rudapithecus Visitor's Centre (Rudapithecus látogatóközpont), Óvoda utca 10, Rudabánya, +36 30 942-7303, . Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00. Exhibition related to the Rudapithecus find; finds found in the area in their original condition or copies, an animated film about the uniqueness of Rudapithecus, presentation of life-size sculptures of contemporary fauna, Gábor Hernyák memorial room Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
  • 13 Rudapithecus Exhibition Site (Rudapithecus látványtár), Rudabánya, +36 30 942-7303, . Tu–Su 11:30–19:00. Paleontological site. The more than 10 million-year-old find Rudapithecus hungaricus was found here. 300 Ft.
  • 14 Rudabánya Heritage House (Rudabányai tájház), Gvadányi József utca 1, Rudabánya, +36 30 942-7303, . Only by appointment. Former mining flat built in the middle of the 19th century. Free entrance.
  • 15 Reformed Church (Református templom), Temető utca 8, Rudabánya. Built in the 14–15th century in Gothic style.  

In Sajókaza:

  • 16 Radvánszky Mansion (Radvánszky-kastély), Ady Endre utca 2, Sajókaza. Built in 1830 in Classicist style.
  • 17 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Sajókaza. Built in the 13th century in Roman style.  
 
The birthplace of József Lévay and Blacksmith Shop in Sajószentpéter

In Sajószentpéter:

  • 18 Birthplace of József Lévay (folk house) (Lévay József szülőháza (népi lakóház)), Kálvin tér 43, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 19th century. József Lévay was a poet, translator and sub-bishop of Borsod.
  • 19 Blacksmith Shop (Kovácsműhely), Kálvin tér 41, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 18th century.
  • 20 Reformed Church (Református templom), Kálvin tér 13, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style.
  • 21 Gedeon Mansion (Gedeon-kúria), Kálvin tér 2, Sajószentpéter. Built around 1820 in Classicist style.
  • 22 Miners Memorial Park (Bányász emlékpark), Sport utca, Sajószentpéter. It consists of tools, machines and materials used in mining.
  • 23 Observation Tower (Kilátó), Sajószentpéter. 15 m (49 ft) height tower, nice view to the town. Free to visit.

In Tardona:

  • 24 Heritage House (Tájház), Jókai Mór utca 1, Tardona, +36 48 507-221. Closed in 2021 due to reconstruction.

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Lázbérc Water Reservoir

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Yellow and Red Cars (mural in Polláck Mihály utca 1, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 1 Coop, Egressy Béni út 52 (Márka ABC   3), +36 48 312-947. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. Supermarket.
  • 2 Kazincbarcika Market Hall (Kazincbarcika városi piac), Mátyás Király út 2 (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 48 704-011, . Tu–F 06:00–16:00, Sa 06:00–14:00, Su 06:00–12:00.
  • 3 Spar, Mátyás király út 58 (Központi iskola / Mátyás király út  ), +36 20 823-8180, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–15:00. Supermarket.
  • 4 Spar, Egressy Béni út 1/a (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 20 823-7809, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–15:00. Supermarket.
  • 5 Tesco, Attila utca 10/b (Attila utca   3B). M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00; Faházbüfé fast food bar: M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 09:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Hamburger in the fast food bar: 700 Ft.
  • 6 Zone Shopping Park (Zone Bevásárlópark), Hadak útja 11 (Attila utca   3B). Shopping centre.

In the surroundings:

  • 7 Coop, Kossuth Lajos út 220, Sajószentpéter, +36 48 345-307. M–F 06:00–18:30, Sa 06:30–14:30. Supermarket.
  • 8 Spar, Kossuth Lajos út 96, Sajószentpéter, +36 20 823-7892, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–19:00, Su 07:00–17:00. Supermarket.
  • 9 Coop, Petőfi Sándor út 1/a, Rudabánya, +36 30 600-3149. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00, Su 07:00–10:30. Supermarket.

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This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under 1700 Ft
Mid-range 1700 Ft2200 Ft
Splurge Over 2200 Ft

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Barcika Clock (mural in Mátyás király út 18, Kazincbarcika)

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In Kazincbarcika:

  • 9 Gyros Terrace, Egressy Béni út 49/b (Márka ABC   3), +36 20 370-9580. M–Th 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 1000 Ft.
  • 10 Korzika Pizzeria, Széchenyi utca 91 (Temető  ), +36 20 212-1202. 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1660 Ft, hamburger: 820 Ft.
  • 11 Papó Food Bar, Alkotmány utca 1/b (Márka ABC   3), +36 30 999-7696. M–Sa 10:30–21:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 990 Ft.
  • 12 Perfekt Pizza, Derkovits Gyula tér 25 (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 48 571-222, . 11:00–21:45. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1590 Ft.
  • 13 Pizza Bázis, Pollack Mihály út 31/b-c (Strandfürdő  ), +36 70 773-4222, . M–Sa 09:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1620 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft, hamburger: 830 Ft.

In the surroundings:

  • 14 Burger 26, Deák Ferenc út 2, Sajószentpéter, +36 30 982-6578. M–Th 09:00–22:00, F Sa 09:00–23:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1750 Ft, hamburger: 950 Ft.
  • 15 Neked Sütök, Főzök, Harica utca 1/a, Sajószentpéter, +36 30 425-1403, . Tu–Th 13:00–18:00, F 13:00–21:30, Sa Su 13:00–19:00. Cafe and bistro. 1590 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.
  • 16 Szikra Pizza, József Attila utca 22, Rudabánya, +36 30 176-6974. M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft.

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Reformed Church in Sajószentpéter

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 17 Buffaló Wine and Food Bar, Mátyás király út 2 (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 20 261-6737, . M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 10:30–23:30, Su 11:30–23:00. Traditional restaurant. 2290 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
  • 18 Eldorado Restaurant, Mátyás király út 44-48 (Strandfürdő  ), +36 48 950-480. 08:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2350 Ft, pizza: 1600 Ft, hamburger: 1100 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
  • 19 Izetta Restaurant, Vasvári Pál tér 13 (Temető  ), +36 48 413-521. M–Sa 07:00–19:00, Su 09:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant.
  • 20 Karnevál Restaurant and Pizzeria, Egressy Béni út 52/e (Márka ABC   3), +36 48 413-777. M Tu Su 11:00–14:30 17:00–21:00, W–Sa 11:00–14:30 17:00–21:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2915 Ft, pizza: 1860 Ft, hamburger: 1065 Ft, lunch menu: 1265 Ft.
  • 21 Kocka Pub and Food Bar, Jó szerencsét út 6 (Központi iskola / Mátyás király út  ), +36 70 904-9771. M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00. Pub and food bar. 2490 Ft, hamburger: 1090 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
  • 22 Retro Restaurant, Egressy Béni ut 52/a (Márka ABC   3), +36 20 993-7555, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:45, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1890 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
  • 23 Vályú Étkezde, Egressy Béni út 2/b (Autóbusz-állomás   3, 4, 9), +36 20 213-5972, . M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Food bar and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft.

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Boating Lake in Kazincbarcika

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Ruins of Dédes Castle

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 10 Akropolis Disco, Sajó utca 5 (Vasút utca 1.   3). Sa 22:00–05:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft2000 Ft.
  • 11 Ancsa Bar, Pollack Mihály utca 34 (Árpád fejedelem tér  ), +36 30 691-1695. M–Th 08:00–00:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 08:00–22:00.
  • 12 Depresszivó Pub (Depresszivó söröző), Mátyás Király út 29/b (Árpád fejedelem tér  ). 06:00–21:30.
  • 13 Kabala Pub (Kabala söröző), Vasvári Pál tér 10-12 (Temető  ). 07:00–22:00.
  • 14 King Matthias Pub (Mátyás király söröző), Mátyás király út 29/a (Árpád fejedelem tér  ), +36 30 911-2589, . M–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00.
  • 15 Papó's Pub (Papó sörözője), Alkotmány utca 1/a (Márka ABC   3), . M–Th Su 05:00–00:00, F Sa 05:00–01:00.
  • 16 Szivárvány Pub (Szivárvány söröző), Kuruc utca 1 (Márka ABC   3). M–W 07:30–22:00, Th 07:30–23:00, F Sa 07:30–00:00, Su 07:30–21:00.
  • 17 Taki Pub (Taki söröző), Csalogány utca 24 (Tardonai út 1.   4), +36 70 369-0939. M–Th Su 08:00–12:00 15:00–21:00, F Sa 08:00–12:00 15:00–00:00.
  • 18 Vén Diófa Pub, Jó szerencsét út 39 (Temető  ), +36 48 950-263. M–Th 08:00–23:00, F 08:00–01:00, Sa 10:00–01:00, Su 14:00–23:00.

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This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under 10,000 Ft
Mid-range 10,000 Ft13,000 Ft
Splurge Over 13,000 Ft

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On the Moon (mural in Mátyás Király út 34, Kazincbarcika)

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In Kazincbarcika:

  • 6 Ambrózia Guesthouse and Restaurant, Egressy Béni út 41 (Városháza   3), +36 48 310-883, . Restaurant: M Tu 08:00–20:30 W Th 08:00–21:00, F Sa 08:00–21:30, Su 08:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 7 rooms, 3 apartments. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 11,900 Ft, average meal: 3025 Ft.

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Unikornis (sculpure in Jó szerencsét út, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 11 HBH Bavarian Beer House (HBH Bajor Sörház), Bercsényi utca 1/b (Attila utca   3B), +36 48 318-740, . Restaurant: 11:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 18 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft, average meal: 2790 Ft, lunch menu: 1350 Ft.
  • 12 Hotel BorsodChem, Szent Flórián tér 2 (Szent Flórián tér autóbusz-váróterem  ), +36 48 311-911, fax: +36 48 311-616, . Restaurant: M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 06:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 41 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local and Chinese cuisine. Single room: 12,900 Ft, double room: 16,900 Ft, average meal: 2490 Ft.
  • 13 Hotel Lukács, Mátyás király út 50 (Strandfürdő  ), +36 48 510-570 (hotel), +36 48 510-573 (restaurant), . Strand Restaurant: M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 07:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 20 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 13,000 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft, average meal: 2590 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.

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Kazincbarcika's postal code is H-3700, and its telephone area code is 48.

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  • Bélapátfalva – town 35 km (22 mi) southwest
  • Edelény – town 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast
  • Miskolc – city 23 km (14 mi) southeast
  • Putnok – town 16 km (9.9 mi) west
  • Ózd – town 31 km (19 mi) west
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