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Michalovce, Slovakia, is situated in the north eastern part of Slovakia, 30 miles to the east of the town of Kosice, and is the capital of the Zemplin region. Set at the northern edge of the Laborec plain, its landscape is dominated by hills and exquisite scenic locations. It receives a large amount of tourist footfall because of these characteristics.
Since the end of the first World War and the beginning of the second, Michalovce was an integral part of Slovakia. During 1941, there was a sizable Jewish population in Michalovce, the number being about 30% of the total population. During the World War, most of these Jews were deported to various death camps and the Jewish population was depleted. But after the war ended, a part of the Jewish population was re-established in Michalovce. Only a small part of the original number of Jews, though, re-established themselves in Michalovce.
Places of tourist interest in Michalovce include the fantastic Zemplin museum, and the huge man made lake Zemplinska sirava or the Slovak Sea. Tourists who love wandering and exploring scenic locations would be more than happy doing so in the hills of Michalovce. The hills also abound in a variety of mushrooms, and can be a delight for mushroom collectors.
Accommodation is easily available in Michalovce, with a number of boarding houses being functional in the small town. Food is easily available, and the local culture and heritage can be really fascinating for tourists.
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