This small town, with rich historical past, is called the Gate of Hegyalja and due to it was inhabited in ancient times.

Then this development came to a sudden stop and during the administrative reform of 1876 Szerencs was qualified as a large village, i.e. it lost its status as a medieval market town.

In the 20th century Szerencs has become a town with its specific atmosphere as a result of urbanizational processes embedded in historical traditions.

Twin town co-operational agreements were concluded with Malchin (1989) and Geisenheim (1989) in Germany, Roznava (1991) in Slovakia and Hesperingen (1997) in Luxembourg.

Twin town relations provide opportunities for exchange visits of students, tradition-keeping groups, families and the mutual introduction of cultural values.

In recent years, several developments have taken place in the town (construction of a swimming pool, establishing an Industrial Park, creating a flowery city).

New developments are also underway: block of flats building program, making up a rainwater and groundwater system, upgrading the existing ambulance center etc.).

After the War of Independence, led by Ferenc Rákóczi II, the new landlords rebuilt it as a palace, so it lost its characteristics as a castle.

The Huszárvár Hotel, the Zemplén Museum and the Town Cultural Centre are also housed here where the latter organises various programmes attracting tourists.

The Roman Catholic Church, built in baroque style in 1774, and the statue if Saint John from Nepomuk in front of it in Rákóczi Street, have architectural value.