Miskolc, with population of about 180,000 is the third largest city in Hungary, located in the north-east of the country, east of B?kk mountains. Miskolc gained importance after Hungary lost Kosice to Slovakia. It used to be one of the centres of heavy industry in 20th century. Today Miskolc is the regional centre of Northern Hungary. The city is surrounded by the beautiful B?kk Mountains. The most famous tourist attractions are outside the city, but one can find things worth visiting in downtown, too. A quiet suburb of Tapolca provides unique cave thermal spa. Bankut is a popular ski resort.