First there was surface mining in the mineral rich area until it was played out by the 12th century. Then it became a center of underground mining technology and the third largest city in the Hungarian Empire.
Needless to say, it was an area worthy of protection, thus the defensive castles. The locals want it known that the town never fell to the Ottoman Turks.
As a graduate of a polytechnic institute, I am intrigued that one of the first technology universities was founded here in 1735.
Now it is a town struggling to develop tourism and it seems to be successful particularly attracting weekend visitors with a mix of natural beauty, historical preservation and epicurean delights.
Needless to say, it was an area worthy of protection, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.
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