Bozsok

Bozsok (German: Poschendorf) is a village in Vas County, Hungary. It is mentioned in some records from the 13th century.[1] It is near the remains of some Roman water pipes.[1] It lies at the foot of the Kőszeg Mountains[2] on the border with Austria, having Rechnitz on the other side.[1] One of the attractions of Bozsok is Sibrik Castle.[3]

Bozsok
Bozsok
Location of Bozsok
Coordinates: 47.32476°N 16.49042°E / 47.32476; 16.49042
Country Hungary
CountyVas
Area
  Total20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
  Total370
  Density17.69/km2 (45.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9727
Area code(s)94

Famous people

The architect Miklós Hofer was born in Bozsok in 1931.

References

  1. "Bozsok". Welcome to Hungary!. Compalmanach. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  2. "Sibrik Castle, Bozsok". Hotel Directory. Budapest Hotel. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  3. "Castles and Spas around West Hungary". Tour Itinerary. Bicycling World. Retrieved 2009-01-07.



This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.