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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

Szeged
Gateway airport
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Budapest
Sights covered
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Mureș River

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.

Votive Church of Szeged

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.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Szeged–Csanád

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.

Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Szeged

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.

Dömötör Tower

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.

National Theatre of 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.

Lake Fehér

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.

Dóm tér

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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