Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

Places to visit near Monok

Monok is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, home to about 1,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Régi Vay-kastély (6 km), Ősi Magyar Címertár (6 km) and Református Templom (8 km).

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Monok at a glance

Location
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary
Population
about 1,786
Coordinates
48.2110° N, 21.1505° E
Places within 50 km
55 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Monok

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monok: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Monok

  • Kővágó-tető · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Szőlős-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Falugaza-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Nyírjes · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~3 km
  • Őr-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~3 km
  • Vizsolyi Biblia · attraction · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Református Templom · church · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bodrogzug · sanctuary · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Somos · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km
  • Kaptár-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km
  • Pipiske · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km
  • Kassa-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km

Things to see near Monok, by type

Forts & heritage near Monok

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Monaky-kastély (1 km); the best-known is Régi Vay-kastély (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Monok

35 churches within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Református Templom (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monok

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Szentes (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Szentes · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Kővágó-tető · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Szőlős-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Falugaza-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~2 km
  • Nyírjes · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~3 km
  • Őr-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~3 km

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Museums near Monok

26 museums within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Ősi Magyar Címertár (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Monok

26 caves within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Kis-barlang (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Monok

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Monok. The closest is Bodrogzug (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Monok

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monok
  2. 6 km Régi Vay-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  3. 1 km Ősi Magyar Címertár · museum, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  4. 4 km Református Templom · church, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  5. 11 km Nemzetközi Cukorgyűjtemény · museum, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  6. 1 km Rákóczi-vár · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  7. 8 km Back to Monok

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From travellers near Monok

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How to reach Monok

    All places near Monok by distance

    Within 15 km of Monok

    • Fekete-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km
    • Nagy-Répás · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~5 km
    • Hosszú-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~6 km
    • Kis-barlang · cave · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~6 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monok by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1758Monaky-kastély (1 km)
    Churches935Református Templom (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1435Szentes (2 km)
    Museums826Ősi Magyar Címertár (6 km)
    Caves226Kis-barlang (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Bodrogzug (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Rakaca-víztározó (48 km)
    Parks06Kasárne Kulturpark (71 km)
    Other attractions24Synagogue of Mád (12 km)
    Waterfalls03Lilla Cave (52 km)
    Treks02Magyar Kálvária (52 km)

    Monok: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monok?

    Régi Vay-kastély (heritage site, about 6 km), Ősi Magyar Címertár (museum, about 6 km), Református Templom (church, about 8 km), Rákóczi-vár (heritage site, about 8 km), Nemzetközi Cukorgyűjtemény (museum, about 9 km), Patay-kastély (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monok?

    55 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monok?

    Monaky-kastély, about 1 km by road; Kossuth Lajos Általános Iskola (Andrássy-kastély) (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Monok?

    Református Templom, about 8 km by road; Református Templom (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monok?

    Szentes, about 2 km by road; Kővágó-tető (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monok?

    Start in Monok, visit Régi Vay-kastély, then Ősi Magyar Címertár, then Református Templom, then Nemzetközi Cukorgyűjtemény, then Rákóczi-vár, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monok?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Monok

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Monok’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.