Hollóko

Hungary

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Hollókő is a village in northern Hungary, located in Nograd County. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its traditional Palóc weaving and embroidery.1

The village exemplifies rural settlement patterns typical of Hungary before the agricultural changes of the 20th century. Hollókő is situated within the Nograd County, which is bordered by Slovakia to the north and other Hungarian counties to the east, south, and west. The county itself is characterized by the North Hungarian Mountains and diverse landscapes.21

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…is the old village of Hollóko; designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, it is noted for traditional Palóc weaving and embroidery. Area 982 square miles (2,544 square km). Pop. (2011) 202,427; (2017 est.) 192,573.
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…is the old village of Hollóko; designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, it is noted for traditional Palóc weaving and embroidery. Area 982 square miles (2,544 square km). Pop. (2011) 202,427; (2017 est.) 192,573.
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