Jászberény, Market town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, Hungary.
Description
Jászberény sits where the Zagyva and Tarna rivers meet, surrounded by farmland and flat terrain at 87 meters in elevation. The town has a traditional layout with a central market square, residential neighborhoods, and industrial areas that developed over time.
History
The region has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with archaeological evidence pointing to settlements from around 16,500 years ago. Later, Celtic peoples established themselves here, leaving behind burial sites from the 4th and 3rd centuries BC.
Culture
The town keeps its Jazo traditions alive through regular markets where local artisans display their crafts and traditional foods are sold. These customs shape how residents and visitors experience daily life here.
Practical
The town is roughly 60 kilometers from Budapest and easy to reach by bus or train. Its central location makes it simple to explore the surrounding area and visit other places in the region.
Did you know?
A refrigerator manufacturing plant transformed the economy from farming to industry in the mid-20th century. This shift left a lasting mark on the town's landscape and employment patterns.
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