Devecser

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Coordinates: 47.10637° 17.43726°

Devecser
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Country: Hungary
County: Veszprém
Area: 64.11 km²
Population (2001):
- Density:
5,211
81.28/km²
Postal code: 8460
Area code: 88
Coordinates: 47.10637° N 17.43726° E

Devecser is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary.

In the middle ages there were 5 villages in the area of today Devecser: Devecser, Kisdevecser, Szék, Meggyes and Patony. These villages have grown up in the XIIth and XIIIth century. There is an Eszterházy castle in the town.

Devecser is now famous of being a flea market town. Its inhabitants are selling various goods in their yards obtained in junk-clearances in Austria, Germany and The Netherlands.

Aerial photography: Devecser - Palace
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Aerial photography: Devecser - Palace
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