Wonders of Hungary: The Votive Church of Szeged and the Dömötör Tower
Explore the historical heart of Szeged with a visit to its magnificent Votive Church and the ancient Dömötör Tower. This pairing showcases both grand religious architecture and the city's oldest surviving structure, offering a glimpse into Szeged's resilience and rich past.
Votive Church of Szeged
This is one of Hungary's largest cathedrals, designed by Frigyes Schulek and completed in 1930, commemorating victims of the 1879 flood.
Dömötör Tower
The Dömötör Tower is the oldest building in Szeged and the former steeple of the medieval St. Demetrius church, now serving as a baptising chapel.
Szeged Cathedral
Szeged Cathedral, also known as the Votive Church, is a grand structure designed by Frigyes Schulek, built to honor those affected by the great flood of 1879.
St Demetrius church
The St. Demetrius church was a medieval structure whose steeple, the Dömötör Tower, remains as the oldest surviving building in Szeged and now houses a baptising chapel.