Szeged region for Seniors - 5 days

If you only have a single day to explore Szeged, head to the Szeged Votive Church Visitor Centre. The construction of the church – built to commemorate the people who fled from the 1879 flood – was completed in 1930. The colourful stained glass windows were designed by the renowned Hungarian stained glass artist Miksa Róth. The lavish interior includes a real rarity: a mosaic of the Virgin Mary wearing “Szeged” style slippers and a szűr: the traditional fur overcoat worn by Hungarian shepherds. The western steeple of the church doubles as a lookout point.

If you plan to spend more than one day in Szeged, you should also include a visit here. Built in the 15th century and remodelled several times, the church will amaze you with its Gothic ceiling work and Baroque altar. Notice the replica of King Matthias’ monument above the side entrance. Try your hand at pottery, felting and even candle making at the workshops in the courtyard of the adjacent monastery.

A memorial site dedicated to the conquest of the Hungarians. It is one of the most popular tourist sights on the Southern Great Plain. Visit the Rotunda with the Feszty panorama, the yurts and the nomad park, which evokes the times of the Hungarian conquest.

The Thermal Bath and Spa in Makó was built based on the designs by Imre Makovecz. Its organic shapes were inspired by the onion, the most famous product of Makó. The wellness unit is especially decorative and harmony-inducing. The complex therapeutics unit uses thermal water, as well as the medicinal mud from the River Maros, to treat guests.

The citadel of Visegrád is really close to the birthplace of Sándor Petőfi. Especially, when you are walking among the models of the most interesting places in Hungary. There is a place in Mórahalom that is home to models representing the most important buildings and architectural symbols of the 1,000-year history of Hungary, reduced to a scale of 1:25. If you want, you can even ask a historian to give you a tour of the park.