Hollókő is a village that is part of the world's cultural
heritage. This title was given to the village by the UNESCO
in 1987. The tiny village in Nógrád county is well known for
its folk-architecture, traditional costume and dialect. Its
magnificent natural surroundings and 65 listed houses illustrate
Hollókő's unity and beauty. The Village Museum and Sewing House
with original painted furniture and household appliances shows
the living conditions of the 1920's. The traditional costume
of the village is a dress with many skirts - on big occasions,
all the population dresses up in these home-sewn and embroidered
costumes. A beautiful feast in the Roman Catholic village is
Easter. The sight of the many candles in the windows of houses,
the egg-painting and the custom of boys watering girls attract
numerous visitors. In the old-village the permanent exhibition
of the photographer Irén Ács entitled "Hollókő from Easter
to Christmas" is also an interesting attraction.