Nógrád County, Administrative county in Northern Hungary.
Description
Nógrád County is an administrative region in Northern Hungary that spans mountainous terrain shaped by the Börzsöny, Cserhát, and Mátra ranges. Numerous small settlements sit in the valleys between these mountain chains, forming the backbone of the area's population distribution.
History
The region developed from the medieval fortress of Nógrád during the reign of Stephen I. After the First World War, roughly one-third of its northern territories were ceded to Czechoslovakia.
Culture
The area is shaped by Hungarian people with Palóc roots, evident in traditional lifestyles and local customs passed down through generations. Several villages also home Slovak and German communities, creating a diverse cultural mix that remains visible in daily life.
Practical
The region is divided into six administrative districts centered around Salgótarján, the county capital. Local economy relies mainly on agriculture, with cultivation of grains, sunflowers, potatoes, and lentils.
Did you know?
The village of Hollókő in this county earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987 for preserving traditional Hungarian architecture and folk customs. This well-maintained village offers a rare glimpse into rural life as it has been lived for generations.
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Danube-Ipoly National Park
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Visegrád Castle
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Drégely Castle
39.8 km
Open-air Ethnographic Museum
51.8 km
Šomoška Castle
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Hollókő Castle
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Castle of Salgó, Salgótarján
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Castle of Nógrád
40.5 km
Csóványos
46.7 km
Szentendre Island
47.4 km
Royal palace of Visegrád
50.1 km
Vácrátót Botanical Garden
41.1 km
Skanzen főépület
52.1 km
Čabraď Castle
43.9 km
Vác Cathedral
41.2 km
Ipolytarnóc Fossils Protected Area
26.5 km
Triumphal Arch of Vác
41.2 km
Modrý Kameň
32.3 km
Šomoška National Nature Reserve
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Solomon Tower, Visegrád
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Galya-kilátó
27.8 km
Galya-tető
27.4 km
Kékestető TV Tower
36.5 km
Buják Castle
12 km
Piszkéstető Station
25.8 km
Castle of Csővár
27.9 km
Benevár
35.1 km
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