Medzev

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Medzev, also known as Metzenseifen is a town and large municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia. It is one of several towns in Bodva Valley. Other towns in Bodva Valley include: Jasov, Lucia Bania, Vyšný Medzev, and Stos. Historically, It belonged to one of the original mountain towns in the Lower Zips/Dolný Spis: Gelnica/Göllnitz, Smolník/Schmöllnitz, Nálepkovo/Wagendrüssel, Krompachy/Krompach, Mníšek nad Hnilcom/Einsiedel, Švedlár/Schwedler. ()

Alternative names: Population: 3.7 thous. (2019)Area: 12.3 mi²Coordinates: 48°42'2"N, 20°53'32"E

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Nearby attractions include: Jasovská Cave, Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst, Zádielska tiesňava.

4.2 miE
Archaeological site, Cave
Jasovská Cave
108 min walk • Nestled in the karst landscape of Eastern Slovakia, the Jasovská Cave is a breathtaking archaeological site that beckons visitors with its rich history and geological wonders. This subterranean marvel, part of the Slovak Karst cave system, has been recognized by...
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
97 min walk • The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst is a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of 712 caves spread out over a total area of 55,800 ha along the border of Hungary and Slovakia.
5.9 miSW
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Zádielska tiesňava
151 min walk • Zádielska tiesňava or Zádielska dolina, the Zadiel Canyon, is a mountain pass in the Slovak Karst in Slovakia. It is known as dolina v krase or valley in the karst. It was created by Chotárny stream. This stream creates small waterfalls. The Zádielska tiesňava was declared a national nature reserve in 1954 for its uniqueness.