Misefa

Misefa
Misefa Location of Misefa
Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647
Country	Hungary
County	Zala
Area
- Total	6.51 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Population (2004)
- Total	302
- Density	46.39/km2 (120.1/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	8935
Area code(s)	92

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

History

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

• Old manor (now a hotel)
• Fish pond surrounded by a park

Aerialphotography of the manor

External links

• Official site of Misefa
• Street map (Hungarian)