Örkény is a small town in Pest county, Hungary, 50 km (31 mi) south of Budapest. History The mediaeval village was formed beside the ancient Pest-Constantinople highway. Today this is one of the most important roads of Hungary (Route 5). Örkény appeared in the royal charters in the 15th century under the name Ewrkyn or Ewrken (the origin of the name is uncertain). The village was […]