Bozsok

Bozsok
Božok (in Croatian)
Poschendorf (in German)
Village
Church of Saint Anne
Bozsok
Location of Bozsok
Coordinates: 47°19′29″N 16°29′26″E / 47.32476°N 16.49042°E / 47.32476; 16.49042
CountryHungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyVas
DistrictKőszeg
Area
 • Total
20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2024)[1]
 • Total
357
 • Density17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9727
Area code(+36) 94
Websitewww.bozsok.hu

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]

Famous people

The architect Miklós Hofer was born in Bozsok in 1931.

References

  1. ^ Detailed Gazetteer of Hungary. 23 September 2024 https://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=05023. Retrieved 23 September 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Bozsok". Welcome to Hungary!. Compalmanach. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  3. ^ "Sibrik Castle, Bozsok". Hotel Directory. Budapest Hotel. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  4. ^ "Castles and Spas around West Hungary". Tour Itinerary. Bicycling World. Retrieved 2009-01-07.