Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Szeged, Hungary
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2.5 km
17 m
Experience Szeged in Hungary in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in SzegedSight 1: Szent Miklós templom
The Church of St. Nicholas in Szeged was built between 1754 and 1767 in late Baroque style. The designer is Wenceslas Lechner. It was built by János Dobi, master builder from Szeged, on the site of the medieval abbey church.
Wikipedia: Szent Miklós-plébániatemplom és minorita rendház (Szeged-Felsőváros) (HU), Url Miserend
Sight 2: Osztróvszky József
József Ostróvszky is President of the Curia Council, Member of Parliament, Mayor.
Sight 3: Szent István téri víztorony
The Szeged water tower stands on Szent István Square and was built in 1904. Its designer is Szilárd Zielinski. The water tower of the pioneer of reinforced concrete construction in Hungary was built as the second in the country, the contractor of the tower building praises the work of Henrik Freund and his sons. In March 2003 it received a unique industrial history monument protection.
Sight 4: Zielinski Szilárd
Szilárd Zielinski is a civil engineer, professor at BME, pioneer of reinforced concrete construction in Hungary.
Sight 5: Szent Rozália kápolna
St. Rosalia's Chapel is the centre of life of the Greek Catholic community in Szeged.
Wikipedia: Szent Rozália-kápolna (Szeged) (HU), Url Miserend
Sight 6: MÁV 375 gőzmozdony
MÁV's TV-class, later Class 375 steam locomotive was one of the most common branch line locomotives of the Hungarian Royal State Iron Works, which was produced in several different subseries from the turn of the century until 1959. Recognized not only by Hungarian but also by experts from neighbouring countries, it can be considered one of the most successful steam locomotive types in its category, which served until the very end of the steamer era, and of which preserved and exhibited specimens can be found in every country using the type.
Sight 7: Szent Rókus templom
The St. Rókus Parish Church in Szeged is a Roman Catholic church built between 1905 and 1909 according to the plans of Sándor Aigner. It is located in the Rókus district, along today's Kossuth Lajos Avenue.
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