Hello everyone. When I was in sunny Szeged in Hungary this winter, I shared all the spots with you except for the photos from Széchenyi square. I completely forgot about this square, but it is actually very important.
Széchenyi Square in Szeged was named after István Széchenyi, one of the most important Hungarian statesmen from the 19th century. Being there gives you a chance to feel the true soul of this city.
This is one of the Hungary's largest squares and it is surrounded by trees, flowerbeds, and monuments that honor the country's history.
One of them is Lajos Tisza, a monument in honor of the famous Hungarian politician.
Around the square, smaller statues bear witness to other notable Hungarian personalities and history.
What fascinated me, beyond the monuments, was the architecture. The buildings surrounding Széchenyi Square are from the late 19th and early 20th-century styles.
Also, what I loved in Szeged were the yellow trams. They fit very nicely into the surroundings of the sunny city with a large number of sunny hours throughout the year.
On Szechenyi Square, in the center of Szeged, near the banks of the Tisza River, is the Palace of public culture, which consists of a museum and a library.
I wondered what the inscription on the building meant. I don't know Hungarian, but I translated it and it means: For public culture.
The building looks imposing and large when you are close to it and dates back to the 19th century. It reminds me of Greek architecture, and Greece is one of my favorite countries.
If you visit Szeged, take your time here and visit Szechenyi Square. This is the right place to get to know the character of this city.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena