Szeged impresses with its diversity and rich history. Known for its unique monuments and cultural life, Szeged attracts tourists with a wide range of tastes.
In the old town you can admire the influence of Art Nouveau on the facades of the buildings. The Votive Church is particularly eye-catching, being one of the most important religious monuments in Szeged with its beautiful golden domes. Another important one is certainly the magnificent Cathedral with its majestic towers.
On Dugonicsa Square is the famous University of Szeged, considered one of the most beautiful university campuses in Hungary.
Location
The city of Szeged is located in the south-east of Hungary. It lies on the Tisza River, west (downstream) of its confluence with the Maros and a few miles from the intersection of Hungary, Romania, and Serbia.
Museum of Móra Ferenc
The Móra Ferenc Museum boasts several permanent exhibitions that offer a comprehensive understanding of the region’s heritage. The Móra Ferenc Memorial Room pays tribute to the renowned Hungarian writer and former director of the museum. The Lucs Collection showcases a diverse range of artifacts, including archaeological finds and ethnographic objects. Explore the fascinating history of pharmacy at the Pharmacy History Exhibition, and delve into the wonders of nature at the Natural History Museum “Only One Land” exhibition.
Szeged Cathedral
The Cathedral of Szeged, also known as the Votive Church, boasts the largest organ in Europe, consisting of 9,740 pipes. The interior of the church is decorated with numerous frescoes, combining sacral elements with Hungarian tradition. Behind the altar is a fresco of the Madonna in a Hungarian crown, and in the fresco above we see the Virgin Mary in traditional Hungarian costume.
The Cathedral of Szeged is built of brick and represents the Neo-Romanesque style. It has two towers 91 meters high, between which there is a dome with a diameter of 54 meters. In addition to the large organ, the church is also equipped with five bells.
The New Synagogue in Szeged
The New synagogue in Szeged, built between 1900 and 1902, is one of the largest synagogues in the world. The synagogue displays a mixture of many styles, from Art Nouveau to Moorish and Gothic. Its architect, Lipót Baumhorn, built several dozen synagogues in Central and Eastern Europe.
Botanical Garden of Szeged
The Botanical Garden in Szeged belongs to the University of Kolozvár, it was established for scientific and research purposes, it is also open to the public and presents many agricultural species, including plants, herbs, flowers, fibers, and also contributes to the protection and preservation of rare plants and providing them with suitable living conditions. It is currently considered one of the largest botanical gardens in Central Europe, and the best thing to see in the garden is the Indian lotus, which was introduced more than 80 years ago.
National Theatre of Szeged
The National Theatre in Szeged was opened in 1883 and is one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in the city. It was given its magnificent elegance by the architects Ferdinand Felner and Hermann Helmer. The semicircular facade is decorated with allegorical figures of theatrical art. The theatre can accommodate 680 people and consists of three sections: opera, dance and drama.
Dömötör Tower
The Dömötör tower is the oldest building in Szeged. The foundation was most probably laid during the 11th century, while the lower part was built (in Romanesque style) from the 12th century, and the upper part (Gothic style) from the 13th century. The tower was once part of the former St. Demetrius church, but today it stands in Dóm Square.
Inside the tower, there is a fresco by Vilmos Aba-Novák of the Baptistism of Hungarians in the 11th century. Due to the mold growing on the rear wall, the baptismal chapel is no longer in use.
Belvárosi Bridge
The Belvárosi Bridge in Szeged, is the main bridge of the city, connecting Újszeged, on the left bank of the river Tisza, to the other quarters. It was the only crossing on the river in the County until the finishing of the Bertalan Bridge in 1979. Every year in May the Hídivásár is held there, drawing thousands of visitors to the city.
Beaches:
Fóka Public Beach
Lapos Beach
Szeged Zoo
The Szeged Zoo is located on an area of 45 hectares in a forested environment, only 2.5 km from the city center. It is home to many animals from different continents, providing them with a natural environment similar to their original habitat. In this park, the most outstanding rare animals in the park include the giant anteater, tamarin, fossa and others.
Sunshine Aquapolis Szeged
Sunshine Aquapolis Szeged is a real water park covering 4,400 square meters, with 13 slides, children’s pools, treatment pools, a medical center and a zone for all kinds of sports. The park offers visitors the possibility of unlimited fun in the fresh air and in the warm sun. It is also worth taking advantage of the jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath and massages, as well as rheumatism treatments and physiotherapy.
