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)
Village
Church of Saint Anne
Flag
Coat of arms
Bozsok
Location of Bozsok
Coordinates: 47.32476°N 16.49042°E / 47.32476; 16.49042
CountryHungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyVas
DistrictKőszeg
Area
 • Total20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2023)[1]
 • Total367
 • Density18/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9727
Area code(+36) 94
Websitewww.bozsok.hu

Famous people

The architect Miklós Hofer was born in Bozsok in 1931.

References
  1. Detailed Gazetteer of Hungary. 30 October 2023 https://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=05023. Retrieved 5 November 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "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.


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