Hungary
Szeged
Szeged sits on the Tisza River in southeastern Hungary, bordering Romania and Serbia. Strolling along the riverbank is a great way to soak up the exotic atmosphere of this border region.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest
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Nature
Mureș River
The Mureș rises in Romania's Carpathian Mountains and joins the Tisza at Szeged, Hungary. It flows 761 km, passing through cities such as Târgu Mureș and Arad.
Temples & religious sites
Votive Church of Szeged
A twin-spired church on Szeged's Dóm Square. Construction began in 1913 and, delayed by war, was completed in 1930; it now serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Szeged.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Szeged–Csanád
The Diocese of Szeged-Csanád is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church, located in the cities of Szeged and Csanád in the ecclesiastical province of Kalocsa-Kecskemét, Hungary.
Temples & religious sites
Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Szeged
An Eastern Orthodox church in downtown Szeged, also known as the Serbian Church. It belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Buda, offering a glimpse of distinctive Orthodox architecture and atmosphere.
Temples & religious sites
Dömötör Tower
The oldest building in Szeged, this tower was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. It now stands in front of the Votive Church on Dóm Square, offering a glimpse of old Szeged.
Culture & venues
National Theatre of Szeged
The National Theatre of Szeged is the city's landmark performance venue, built in 1883 in an eclectic, Neo-Baroque style. It's a great place to enjoy a show while taking in its elegant facade.
Nature
Lake Fehér
Hungary's largest saline lake, located north of Szeged and part of Kiskunság National Park. More than 280 migratory bird species pass through, making it a great spot for birdwatching.
Parks & gardens
Dóm tér
One of Hungary's largest squares, located in the center of Szeged, it lets you see the Votive Church alongside the medieval Dömötör Tower. Lined with university buildings, it's considered a symbolic space for the city.
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