Country | Area 202.22 km2 | |
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Guilty choice food 4u 2009
Orosháza is a city situated in the westernmost part of Békés county, Hungary, on the Békés ridge bordered by the rivers Maros and Körös. Orosháza is an important cultural, educational and recreational centre of the region. Its main attractions are the Szántó Kovács János Museum, the Darvas József Literary Memorial House and the Town Art Gallery.
Contents
- Guilty choice food 4u 2009
- Map of Oroshza
- Death list food 4u 2009
- Honorary citizen
- Twin towns sister cities
- Fast food forget it backstage
- References
Map of Orosháza
The Lutheran church, built between 1777 and 1830 in late Baroque style, is situated in the centre of the town. The bell taken by the first settlers from Zomba is kept in front of the altar of the church. The only well museum in the country can also be found in Orosháza.

Another sight of the town is the Rágyánszky Arboretum where more than 2000 plant species in 6000 varieties can be seen.
A number of cultural and entertaining programmes are organised in the town every year.
The name of the city means "Oros' house".
The kantor Marcel Lorand was born in the city in 1912. He learned music with Béla Bartók and became the kantor of the Synagogue de la Paix in Strasbourg in 1964. He died in 1988.
Death list food 4u 2009
Honorary citizen
Twin towns — sister cities
Orosháza is twinned with: