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| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Csongrád County |
| Surface | 280.84 km² |
| Population | 160 766 |
| Area code | 62 |
| Postal Code | 6720 |
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Szeged (hung. Szeged, read Seged) - the fourth city in terms of population Hungarian, located on the Tisza in the south of the country, east of the Danube. The capital of the Csongrád County.
General information
The city is considered the capital of the southern part of the Great Hungarian Plain, it is its cultural, educational and economic center. Beautifully situated on the banks of the Tisza River, it attracts tourists with its rich history and the beautifully rebuilt old town after the great flood. The companies that dominate the local regional market have their headquarters here, the industry is well-developed, and the processed meat (salami), fish soup and Szeged peppers are known and appreciated throughout the country.
The border with Serbia and Romania is nearby.
Drive
By plane
There is a regional airport in the city, but it will be easier to fly to Budapest and then to Szeged by train.
By rail
The railway station in Szeged serves connections from Belgrade, Budapest, Kecskemét, Békéscsaby and Subotics. There is no direct connection from Poland, you have to change in Budapest.
By car
Szeged is an important road junction in southern Hungary. The M43 motorway and road No. 43 (from Makó). From the city side Baja road no. 55 runs. From the north, from the direction of Kecskemét Szeged is crossed by road No. 5 - until finally, the western bypass of the city is the M5 / E75 motorway, which is the main transit route through Hungary, towards Serbia, Macedonia and Greece.
By bus
Ecolines, Interbus and Sindbad buses run from Poland on weekends. Domestic connections include Kecskemét, Budapest, Győr, Pécs, Debrecen, Miskolc, Szolnok, Baja and Békéscsaba.
By ship
There is a river border crossing with Serbia in Szeged (Kanjiža). It is open from 7 am to 7 pm.
Communication
There are trams in the city. Interestingly, some of them were produced in Poland.
Worth seeing
- Votive Church (Dóm Temawod) - is now a symbol of Szeged. According to the city legend, after the great flood, the surviving inhabitants of the city promised to fund a large temple, which was to be a form of thanks for keeping them alive by God. This promise was fulfilled only in 1920, when city councilors decided to demolish several narrow streets of the old town, which allowed to create the necessary space (a trifle: 12,000 square meters), which is today Cathedral Square. Preparations for the construction had already started a few years earlier, and the last finishing works were carried out in 1930. The church was built in the neo-Romanesque style, and its characteristic two towers today dominate the entire city. The entire temple is over 81 meters long and 51 wide, and the tops of the towers are 93 meters high. The facade is decorated with small mosaics depicting the twelve apostles and a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary, carved in a block of white marble. The interior of the temple is also impressive. It is probably the largest organ in Europe, consisting of 10,180 pipes (concerts are organized regularly).
- Right next to the church stands the third tower - Saint Demetrius towerwhich is a remnant of the 13th century temple and the remains of which were found during construction works in 1925. Rebuilt in colors matching the colors of Dóm Square, it houses a chimed clock that plays the tune of "Szeged, the famous city" at noon.
- Dóm Square, or Cathedral Square, located in the heart Old Towns in Szeged. It was established in 1920 after several streets were demolished, which the city authorities decided to obtain a place for the construction of the Votive Church. Today it is surrounded by small buildings with a characteristic colonnade on the inside of the square. The vast space they enclose is used during the Szeged Summer Festivals - then a large stage is set up there, on which performances and concerts take place every evening.
- South of the Cathedral Square there is a small one Martyrs' Square bottom Arad (Aradi Vértanúk) at which it stands Heroes' Gate (Hösök Kapuja). Nobody remembers who first gave her that name or why, and she's not very impressive herself. It is known, however, that none of the municipal authorities has ever objected to the "correctness" or not of the name. Around the square, there are buildings that belong mostly to the nearby university, educating young residents of the city.
- Town Hall (Városhaza) - it is built at Széchenyi's finger (Széchenyi tér), which is in fact a small park in the very center of Szeged. While walking in the shade of the sprawling trees that grow over it, you can admire the various sculptures set in small free spaces, surrounded by flower beds. They represent various figures proudly recorded in the history of Hungary: from the first king and his wife, through eminent writers, to political figures from the revolution of 1848-49. The building of the Town Hall itself immediately attracts the attention of tourists. Originally built in the baroque style, it did not survive the great flood of 1879. Soon after the catastrophe, it was rebuilt, but in a modernist style, although the decoration of the facades clearly shows the influence of the previous era. The City Hall building is connected with the neighboring buildings by a small bridge, which is a copy of one of the Venetian bridges.
Nearest neighborhood
- Balástya - a picturesque town, located about 25 km north of Szeged. It has some interesting sites, such as a church, an old cemetery, and lakes and parks.
work
Science
There is a university in the city - University of József Attilaand those willing can also study at the Medical College, Teachers' College, Higher School of Theology and Higher School of Music.
Shopping
The city has a large shopping mall called Arkad Szeged (in the center) and Szeged Plaza (in the north-west part of the city, near the Szeged-Rokus station, there is a cinema there).
Gastronomy
- McDonald's (network, free WiFi) - prices like everywhere.
- Kiskorosy (Hungarian cuisine)
- Regi Hidhoz (Hungarian cuisine) - quite expensive.
- Taj Mahal (Indian cuisine) - expensive.
- Bistorant (Hungarian cuisine) - quite expensive.
Parties
The Open Air Festival in Szeged takes place during the summer holidays - there is no specific date and it takes place on the Cathedral Square (Dom ter).
Accommodation
- Art Hotel Szeged 4 * - an exclusive, expensive hotel.
- Don Mario Panzio - guest house.
- Tisza Hotel 3 * - elegant, but quite expensive hotel
- Kata Panzio - family guesthouse at an average price.
- The campsite is located close to the city center, on the Tisza - the possibility of setting up a tent and renting houses.
- It is also possible sleep in the wild, e.g. near the old road to the border crossing.
contact
Security
There is no threat of common crime, you just need to use common sense (as everywhere).
Tourist information
Tourinform, the Hungarian tourist information network, operates in the city.