I start and end almost every walk in Szeged from the large Dom Square in front of the Votive Cathedral.
So it is also this #wednesdaywalk.
The corridors that belong to the building of the University of Szeged, the dark brick, the memorial plaques and a burial place, and especially the different shapes of the pillars of those corridors, always attract my attention.
A little walk in the square, a little in the city streets, photos of which I will find a place in a new post, and I went out to the big Szechenyi Square in Szeged.
The area where the walls of the fortified city of Szeged from the 12th century were located, which were removed after the great flood in 1879, is now a beautiful park.
The main attraction for photography is the Town Hall, an object of beautiful architecture, but the park itself and the monuments in it deserve some time.
I've never been before, so I visited everything on this walk.
Town house in Szeged is a neo-baroque building and a symbol of the reconstruction of the city after the devastating flood of 1879. It was built between 1882 and 1883 on the site of the former building (built in 1799) that perished in the flood.
Its construction symbolized the resilience and rebirth of Szeged after the great flood.
It was ceremoniously opened by Emperor Franz Joseph I and his saying "Szeged will be more beautiful than it was before" is engraved on the central window of the staircase.
A small bridge, inspired by the one in Venice, the Bridge of Sighs, connects the Town Hall with the mayor's residence.
According to legend, city councilors crossed this bridge after difficult meetings, after which sighs could be expected... 🙂
The clock tower, 54 meters high, is recognizable on the map of Szeged, and from it there is a fantastic view of the city that I will have the opportunity to see one day (when I sign up for a guided tour), since without notice you can only peek behind the large entrance door.
As soon as you enter the park, on the right is the first monument of white stone, with a beautiful contrast of autumn leaves, which is dedicated to Count Istvan Sečenji. He was a Hungarian politician, writer and reformer from the 19th century, and one of the greatest statesmen in Hungarian history.
The square and the park in which it is located bear his name, Sečenji trg.
Count Szechenyi played a key role in the modernization of Hungary, advocating for economic reforms and infrastructure development.
The monument depicts King Saint Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, and his wife, Queen Gisela.
The statue was erected in honor of the millennium of Hungarian statehood in 1900.
The figures are placed on a high plinth, and behind them rises a column.The monument is located in a beautiful garden and in this pre-winter period it is decorated with decorative cabbage 🙂
Monument to Pal Vasharhelji (1795–1846), a prominent Hungarian hydrologist and engineer. He was a key figure in the regulation of the Tisza River, a project that had enormous significance for the region.
The monument was ceremonially unveiled in 1907.The central figure shows Vasharhelji standing on a pedestal, wearing a hat and coat, and pointing in the direction of the Tisza River.
Next to the main pedestal, there is a bronze group depicting a woman with a child, symbolizing the family and a life protected from floods thanks to his work to regulate the river.
This monument is an important landmark of Szeged and reminds of the engineering endeavors that shaped the city and its surroundings.
Monument to Lajos Tisi (1848–1920), a Hungarian politician who was the Minister of the Interior and Prime Minister of Hungary.
The monument was erected in honor of Tisa because of his role in the reconstruction of Szeged after the great flood of 1879.Tisa was the royal commissioner in charge of the reconstruction of the city, and his work was crucial for the modernization and revival of Szeged.The monument consists of a bronze statue of Tisa standing on a high stone plinth, surrounded by allegorical figures representing the destruction (flood) and restoration of the city.
This monument is a symbol of the gratitude of the citizens of Szeged to Lajos Tisa for his contribution to the city.
Equestrian statue of King Bela IV of Hungary from 1235 to 1270.He is known as the "second founder of the state" because he played a key role in rebuilding the country after the devastating Mongol invasion.
Statue of Ferenc Deak (1803–1876) Hungarian statesman, minister of justice and key figure in the Austro-Hungarian compromise of 1867, which is why he is known as the "sage of the nation".
The statue depicts Deak standing with his hand on his chest, and at the base are figures representing justice and peace.
Next to the monument, I came across a model of the complete square.
Apart from the historical facts about the important Hungarians in whose honor these monuments were erected, my eyes were drawn to the park itself, with fallen leaves and the reflection on the street after a short rain.
A walk that deserves a mention in #wednesdaywalk and posting on my #worldmappin.
I hope you liked my representation of the park.
In the next walk, I will show you some more interesting things in Szeged, be prepared and follow my walks 🙂
