Nógrád and Heves counties are regions in Hungary with rich histories and diverse landscapes. Nógrád, known for its woodlands, the old mining and glassworking traditions, historic architecture like Gothic churches and stone castles, is the smallest county by population and second smallest by area in Hungary. Heves boasts a variety of geographical features from the northern periphery of the Great Plain to the mountainous areas of Mátra and Bükk, and is known for its agricultural significance.