10 reasons to visit Szeged this year
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The renovated Votive Church, a famous exhibition, iconic festivals, rare animals in the zoo, and new, exciting restaurants are only a few of the reasons why “the city of sunshine” is worth a visit this spring and summer, travelo.hu reports.
1. Renovations on the Votive Church
From now on, not only groups can go up to the tower, but individual visitors can climb the 287 steps and admire the 360 degree view of the city as well. On the way up, each landing offers a variety of video materials and interactive programmes on the history of Szeged and the construction of the church. The crypt of the church has been renovated as well; it is now a home to exhibition and reception halls. Temporary exhibitions and the collection of the diocese are located here as well. In the summer a pilgrim diner is to open here. The Dömötör Tower, beside the church, has already been opened, and visitors can see the renovated frescos of Vilmos Aba-Novák, as well as the baptistery which has been returned to its original place.
2. The Szeged Open Air Festival stage is back to its original setup
After the construction is completed the summer festival stage will be returned to its original location in front of the Votive Church. The Szeged Open Air Festival celebrates its 85th anniversary with many programmes, such as Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, the musical Les Miserables, as well as lighter pieces like Singin’ in the Rain and Mamma mia!. More information on programmes and tickets can be found here.
3. Another novelty exhibition in the Ferenc Móra Museum
The 2014 Egypt of Pharaohs exhibition broke the record for the most visited temporary exhibition in the countryside, and this year’s sensation promises to be no less successful. The Pompeii Exhibition’s artefacts have been shown in the biggest museums of the world. 120 objects from Naples will be exhibited in three locations, and Roman era finds from Hungary will also be displayed. The exhibition opens on June 25, on the Night of the Museums.
4. Baby boom in the Szeged Zoo
Maned wolf, spotted hyena, and armadillo babies are among the newborns of the Szeged Zoo, and after 50 years, visitors can see alpine marmots again as well. The four marmots were acquired from the Amsterdam Zoo in 2015.
