Misefa

Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647
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Misefa
Misefa is located in Hungary
Misefa
Misefa
Location of Misefa
Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647
Country Hungary
CountyZala County
Area
 • Total6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total302
 • Density46.39/km2 (120.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8935
Area code92

Misefa is a small village in the Zala Hills of Hungary. It is located 15 km from Keszthely and 30 km from Zalaegerszeg.

History[edit]

Misefa was first mentioned in documents as Myxefolva (in 1352), but it has existed since the 13th century. According to a local legend the name (from "mise", meaning mass, and "fa", meaning tree) originates from the fact that the village didn't have a church and masses were held under the branches of a walnut tree.

Tourist sights[edit]

  • Old manor (now a hotel)
  • Fish pond surrounded by a park
Aerial photography of the manor

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