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Votive Church of Szeged
The Votive Church of Szeged, officially the Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary, is a landmark Neo-Romanesque building located in southern Hungary. It was constructed following a religious vow made after the catastrophic Great Flood of 1879, which leveled most of the city. Designed by architects Frigyes Schulek and Ernő Foerk, construction began in 1913 but was delayed by World War I, finally reaching completion in 1930. The cathedral ranks as the fourth largest building in Hungary, featuring two massive towers that stand 81 meters tall. Its interior is adorned with intricate mosaics, frescoes, and a grand organ consisting of over 9,000 pipes, making it one of the largest in Europe. The Dóm Square in front of the cathedral provides a well-suited setting for the Szeged Open-Air Festival, an event held since 1931 that utilizes the church as a dramatic backdrop for theatrical and musical performances.
- Location: Csongrád-Csanád, Hungary
- Top sights: Aradi vértanúk tere · Visitor Centre of the Szeged Cathedral · Votive Church of Szeged
- Nearby: Hódmezővásárhely (24 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 39 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 71 | 80 | 58 | 48 | 53 | 50 | 42 | 40 |
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Geography
Facts
- Construction started in 1913 based on designs by Frigyes Schulek
- The two main towers reach a total height of 81 meters
- The cathedral organ features 9054 pipes in total
- Built as a votive offering following the 1879 Great Flood
- The cathedral square covers an area of 12000 square meters
- The building was officially consecrated on October 24, 1930
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Sights in the town Votive Church of Szeged (10)
Interaktív Természetismereti Tudástár🏛 museum
Interactive exhibition on natural phenomena and science in Szeged.
Church of St. Nicholas, Szeged
Church building in Szeged, Hungary, dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Fekete ház🏛 museum
Museum in the Black House of Szeged, exhibitions on city history.
Honvéd téri református templom
Reformed church on Honvéd Square in Szeged, services and community life.
Ungar-Mayer-palota
Palace in Szeged, representative building from the early 20th century.
Pinceszínház
Theatre in a wine cellar in Szeged, performances in an intimate setting.
Reök Palace
Building in Szeged, Hungary, Art Nouveau house from 1907, now cultural centre.
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