The Pearls of Hungarian Secessionism - Kecskemet and Szeged

What to Expect

Kecskemet: Art Nouveau in the Heart of the Hungarian Plain

• In the historical center, at Kossuth Square, you will visit the Secession-style Town Hall, the 14th-century Church of St. Nicholas, the oldest in Kecskemet, and the largest Baroque monument on the plain part of Hungary - the Ascension Church.
• At Jozsef Katon Square, you will encounter another example of Art Nouveau - the City Theater building.
• On Rakoczi Boulevard, you will explore the city's landmark - Cifra Palota Palace adorned with majolica panels. Across the street, you will appreciate the original appearance of the synagogue in Moorish style with Gothic elements.
• At Freedom Square, we will pay attention to the Calvinist Gymnasium and the Lutheran Palace with an unusual church (also examples of Secession).
• I will introduce you to the only example of classicism in Kecskemet on Jokai Street - the church of the Piarist Order.
• Finally, we will stroll along Rakoczi Street, where you will admire new examples of Art Nouveau and neo-Classicism - the Palace of Justice.

Szeged: Hungary's third-largest city, built in Art Nouveau style

• At the Secheni Square, you will visit the Town Hall, the city's most colorful building, and next to the statue of King Byly I - the interesting Iron House.
• Passing by the world's only monument to the Gypsy composer Pista Danko, we will reach the beautiful German Palace decorated with patterns of different colors and the National Theatre.
• Next, you will encounter the city's largest Art Nouveau monument - Count Palace, followed by the Reformed Palace. Before your eyes, the magnificent four-story Secession-style Moricz House will appear.
• At the St. Stephen Square, you will linger at the water tower of Szeged and later examine the decor of the Goldschmidt Palace.
• I will show you how Hungarian, Moorish, and Mediterranean elements intertwine wonderfully in the architectural ensemble of synagogues.
• In addition, you will admire the fairytale-like Reok Palace - one of the most beautiful local attractions. Next to it, you will discover another Art Nouveau wonder: the Ungar-Mayer Palace with a domed corner tower. You will be amazed by the decor in the Reichel Palace.
• Through the Martyrs of Arad Square, we will reach the Cathedral Square with the magnificent Votive Church. There, you will see the Demetrius Tower and the Serbian Orthodox Church.
• We will conclude the tour on Karas Pedestrian Street, where there will also be plenty of interesting things. Afterwards, I will suggest dining at one of the colorful Hungarian cuisine restaurants.