Introduction of Fiľakovo, Slovakia

Fiľakovo is located in the Banská Bystrica Region of south-central Slovakia. It has 10 450 inhabitants, most of them are Hungarian and Roma. The town has a very rich history. It was first mentioned in a written document in the first half of the 13th century. It received township rights as Oppidum Fylek in 1423. Its destiny was intertwined with the historical events of the castle; bloody battles, devastating fires, epidemics and later, revitalization, various cultures and nice traditions. Each century had its characteristics.

Fiľakovo Castle

In the 16th century Fiľakovo was the Ottoman Empire's only sanjak (county) seat that is in Slovakia's current territory. The 17th century was the golden age of the town, when it became the trade and intellectual centre of the region. Castles and mansions were built in the 18th and 19th centuries. The catholic church and the monastery were rebuilt. The enamel factory was built in the beginning of the 20th century, bringing important change for the town and its surroundings.

In the beginning of the 21st century the city authorities are trying to implement their ideas on development and welcome visitors with sufficient offerings. The castle and the street leading up to it have been updated, a Castle Museum opened and improved services also serve the comfort of the visitors.

The Novohrad Region Tourist Information Center enables visitors to get information on the attractions of the Novohrad-Nógrád Geopark, which includes three small regions of (Abroncsos, Vilkei-tavak, Medves Mikroregion).

The webpage of Fiľakovo (EN)