Szinva

Szinva is a stream in northern Hungary, a tributary to the river Sajó. It originates in the Bükk Mountains. It is 30 kilometres long, 20 kilometres of which can be found in the city of Miskolc, through which the stream flows from west to east.

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Type: Stream
Description: stream in Hungary
Also known as: “Szinva-patak”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Miskolc Tiszai railway station and Miskolc Gömöri railway station.

Miskolc Tiszai railway station

Railway station

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The Tiszai Railway Station, operated by Hungarian State Railways, is the larger of two railway stations of the city of Miskolc, Hungary. Despite its name, the station is not close to the river Tisza; it was named after the company that built it.

Miskolc Gömöri railway station

Railway station

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Miskolc–Gömöri railway station, operated by Hungarian State Railways, is the smaller of two railway stations of the city of Miskolc, Hungary. The railway station was built in the late 19th century and got its name after the historical Gömör county. Miskolc Gömöri railway station is situated 2½ km west of Szinva.

National Theatre of Miskolc

Theater building

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The National Theatre of Miskolc is the main theatre of Miskolc, and the oldest theatre company of Hungary. Its current Classicist and Neo-baroque building built between 1847 and 1857, is in the city centre, in Széchenyi street and is home to not only theatrical plays, but also to events like the International Opera Festival of Miskolc. National Theatre of Miskolc is situated 3½ km west of Szinva.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Martinkertváros and Szirma.

Martinkertváros

Suburb

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Martintelep or Martin-Kertváros is a residential area of the city of Miskolc, Hungary. Unlike many other districts that are on the outskirts on the city, Martintelep has never been an independent town.

Szirma

Suburb

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Szirma is a suburban area of the city of Southeast Miskolc, Hungary, with a population of 4235. Szirma once was a village and has been part of Miskolc since 1950. Nowadays it is a peaceful and a family-friendly area with easy access to city centre. Szirma is situated 3 km south of Szinva.