Kishuta – Cellar Row, Church and Kéktúra

Kishuta is part of the Zempléni Tájvédelmi Körzet; according to its land-use plan, a significant part of the municipality’s outlying area lies within a protected zone. The Országos Kéktúra passes through the village. The forest railway on the Pálháza–Kőkapu route has a station in Kishuta. The built heritage includes a cellar row of multi-storey cellars carved into the rock and the locally protected Roman Catholic Church of Szűz Mária Neve, built in 1934.

The cellar row stands out for its multi-storey cellars carved into the rock and distinctive triangular stone entrances. Its vernacular architecture gives the ensemble a different architectural profile from the village church. Kishuta therefore offers two distinct forms of built heritage to explore: cellars carved into the rock and a 20th-century church.

The Church of Szűz Mária Neve is Roman Catholic, locally protected and was built in 1934. Together with the cellar row, it offers another specific point of interest for anyone choosing a destination based on its streetscape and architectural history.

Kishuta was established in the 18th century as a settlement of Slovak glassworkers. It was first mentioned in 1792 under the name Nova Huta. In 1863 it was called Sompatak-Kishuta; since 1905, its official name has been Kishuta. These details mark different stages in the village’s history and the history of its name: the settlement’s origins, its first mention and later forms of the name. They should not therefore be read as a single year of foundation.

Its inclusion in the Zempléni Tájvédelmi Körzet is an important landscape connection for the village. According to the protected area’s land-use plan, the protected zone covers a significant part of the municipality’s outlying area. The Országos Kéktúra passes through Kishuta, providing a distinct route connection. If you plan to take the forest railway on the Pálháza–Kőkapu route, please check the current timetable in advance; one of the route’s stations is in Kishuta.

The wider destination of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén offers more nature and culture to explore. The Hucul herd can be viewed year-round on the pastures of Gergés-lápa, about 1.5 kilometres north of Jósvafő. As animal management conditions may change, please check the latest visitor information before your visit.

The Baradla-Domica cave system is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Caves of the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst. The short Aggtelek Cave Tour is 1 kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy. These examples offer different kinds of experiences: the herd can be viewed year-round, while the cave tour has a specified length and duration.

Discover more destinations: Vilyvitány, Vágáshuta, Füzérkomlós, Mikóháza, Bózsva, Hollóháza, Füzérkajata, Nagyhuta.

What characterises Kishuta’s cellar row?

It comprises multi-storey cellars carved into the rock in a vernacular style. The triangular stone entrances are particularly distinctive.

Since when has the village been called Kishuta?

Kishuta has been the official name since 1905. Before that, the village was mentioned as Nova Huta in 1792 and as Sompatak-Kishuta in 1863.

What should you bear in mind when taking the forest railway?

The Pálháza–Kőkapu route has a station in Kishuta. Check the current timetable before planning a specific journey.

For the overview of the wider destination: Sátoraljaújhelyi.