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Wandering in

the city centre

Monuments that tell stories

The eclectic apartment houses with uniform cornice building was completed in 1930, and, since its most recent
heights and the monumental City Hall create an elegant renovation, it houses interactive exhibitions and new com-

atmosphere for the Széchenyi Square. The cityscape is munity spaces.
shaped by several grandiose buildings, one of them being Another significant religious building of Szeged is the

the Móra Ferenc Museum with its imposing dimensions, New Synagogue, designed by Lipót Baumhorn. Th e Art
located at the foot of the Belvárosi (Downtown) Bridge. Nouveau decoration of the interior spaces and the beauti-

The museum is open to welcoming the digital trends of the ful stained-glass windows by Manó Róth offer a unique ex-

modern world. Its programmes have achieved immense perience.
popularity in recent years, such as the exhibition on Pom- Moreover, the rococo iconostasis of the Serbian Orthodox
peii, the Dinosaurs, and the Treasures of Ancient China, Church and the clean design of the Kakasos (Rooster)
and the use of digital experiential pedagogical solutions Church also contribute to the religious and cultural di-
has also contributed to the success of these exhibitions. versity of Szeged.
The city’s sacred heritage is also unique: thanks to the cen- Today, the city is still defined by its spacious squares,

turies-old coexistence of religions, numerous churches can thoughtfully designed network of streets, and the harmo-

be found here. The Cathedral (Dóm) or Votive Church, is nious blend of architectural styles – making Szeged a truly
the iconic symbol of Szeged and was erected following a special meeting point between the past and modernity.

promise made after the great fl ood. Th e neo-Romanesque
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