Felszsolca

Felsőzsolca is a village in northern Hungary. It is part of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, within the Northern Hungary statistical region. The settlement lies near the city of Miskolc and forms part of the rural-urban hinterland of the area.

The origins of Felsőzsolca trace back to the medieval period, and the village developed as an agricultural community typical of the region. The name is of Hungarian origin and reflects common naming patterns tied to local landholders and landscape features. Throughout the centuries, the community has retained a rural character while integrating with the broader economic life of the surrounding towns.

Today the local economy centers on agriculture, small services, and commuting residents who work in nearby towns and cities. The village comprises residential streets and surrounding farmland, with cultural and religious life centered around a local church and community facilities. Public services include basic education, a municipal office, and shops that serve the local population. Felsőzsolca is connected to the regional road network and is served by bus lines linking it with Miskolc and other nearby towns, supporting mobility for work, education, and leisure. The community maintains traditional Hungarian rural culture through local events, cuisine, and everyday life, while efforts to improve housing, services, and infrastructure support sustainable local development.