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Town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary
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Szerencs is in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County at the southern foot of the Zemplén Mountains, on the edge of the Taktaköz.
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It was built on the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey, in 1550s. During the war against the Turkish it saw several battles. Between 1586 and 1616 it was the residence of the Rákóczi family. After the War of Independence, led by Ferenc Rákóczi II, the new landlords rebuilt it as a palace, so it lost its characteristics as a castle.
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It presents the history of the Szerencs sugar factory and has an international sugar collection. It is housed in a former financial barracks on site.
This is a village with a special atmosphere situated in the heart of the Tokaj wine region, . Need to visit: Malonyay house, Rákóczi-Aspremont castle, Foothills Hegyalja Savings Bank building, historic synagogue (Europa Nostra Award-winning) and the Old Jewish Cemetery, Roman Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Reformed Church and Chapel, Wine cellars.
Szerencs is 30 km east of Miskolc, and 205 km (127 mi) away from Budapest.
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