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Mihály Munkácsy, the great painter, started his career in
Békéscsaba; the Mihály Munkácsy Museum commemo-
rates his work. It is worthwhile seeing the pictures of Pet-
rich Soma Orlai, known as Petőfi’s friend, in Mezőberény;

the Ruzicskay Gallery, exhibiting the works of the famo-
Heritage us artist, György Ruzicskay, who was born in Szarvas, the
Pál Molnár-C. exhibition in Battonya, and the Mátyás Jan-

tyik Collection in Békés. Ferenc Erkel, the composer of

tour the Hymn, was born in Gyula. The town commemorates
his life and work with a permanent exhibition in his birth
house.
In Mezőhegyes, the building complex of the former Impe-
rial Royal Stud Farm offer a true curiosity for the lovers

Historical memorials of historical buildings. The construction of the imposing

building complex, consisting of the stud farm’s offi ce, the
northern and southern barracks, the covered riding hall,
the stud stable, the central granary, and the silo tower, was
started by nearly four hundred masons and carpenters
in 1785.
At the meeting point of eight roads, the Kondorosi Inn
“Csárda”, surrounded by legends, was built in 1820. Ac-
cording to folk tradition, the famous highwayman, Sán-
dor Rózsa was hiding in its tunnel. You should not miss
a visit to the Historical Memorial Site of Vésztő-Mágor.
There are two, 9 to 10-metre tall hills next to each other

that reveal the six thousand year-old history of the Mágor
Hills to visitors.

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