Bozsok
Bozsok (German: Poschendorf) is a village in Vas County, Hungary. It is mentioned in some records from the 13th century.[2] It is near the remains of some Roman water pipes.[2] It lies at the foot of the Kőszeg Mountains[3] on the border with Austria, having Rechnitz on the other side.[2] One of the attractions of Bozsok is Sibrik Castle.[4]
Bozsok
Božok (in Croatian) Poschendorf (in German) | |
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Village | |
 Church of Saint Anne | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bozsok Location of Bozsok | |
| Coordinates: 47.32476°N 16.49042°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Western Transdanubia |
| County | Vas |
| District | Kőszeg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9727 |
| Area code | (+36) 94 |
| Website | www |
Famous people
The architect Miklós Hofer was born in Bozsok in 1931.
External links
References
- "Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015" (in Hungarian). Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- "Bozsok". Welcome to Hungary!. Compalmanach. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- "Sibrik Castle, Bozsok". Hotel Directory. Budapest Hotel. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- "Castles and Spas around West Hungary". Tour Itinerary. Bicycling World. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
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