Things To Do in Szeged
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In addition to the listings here, you should wander past the Gróf Palace (tel. 47/580-400; www.hotelgrofdegenfeld.hu), a piece of architecture worthy of a few photos. Located at the corner of Lajos Tisza körut and Takarektar utca, the building was designed by Ferenc J. Raichl and was built in 1912 for citizens who could afford "higher rent"; it's not a hotel. Shamefully, there are a couple of broken windows, but the elegance still shines brightly. Nearby, see or visit the Reök Regional Art Center (tel. 62/541-205); www.reok.hu) in Gaudian style at Lajos Tisza körut and Kölcsey utca. This is considered one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm.
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Anna Gyógy Fürdo
This newly remodeled and reopened bath is just the cure for what ails you. Great if you have a medical need or just want to explore the healing powers of the Hungarian mineral waters, which contain alkali-hydrogen-carbonic, and it is recommended for anyone with joint ailments.… - Religious Site
New Synagogue
A tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community in Szeged, this synagogue was built in 1907. Created in a number of architectural styles, it is a monumental 49m (161 ft) tall Moorish Art Nouveau building. The space between the right and left exterior curve of the arch is an… - Religious Site
Votive Church
Built by the residents after the flood that destroyed the city, this church sits in a square that is exactly the same size as St. Mark's Square in Venice. In the church, you'll see an unusual representation of the Madonna created in mosaic by Ferenc Márton over the baldachin of the…
Szeged Nightlife
Átrium Music Café at Kárász u. 9 (tel. 06/30-289-4466 mobile phone only) is a lively place with a variety of different music styles each night including jazz, funk, and soul with specific ladies' nights. Szote Klub at Dóm tér 13 (tel. 62/545-773) is a definite disco with DJs knocking out the tunes, but the action doesn't start until 9:30pm and goes into the wee hours, whenever the action slows down. The famous Jate Klub of the university opened its doors in 1973. Originally it was an air-raid shelter located in the basement of the main building of the university. During the day, it operates as a cafe and in the evening it hosts parties, concerts, and cultural, theatrical, and literary events. It is open Monday to Friday 10am to the end of the program, Saturday 10pm to the end of the program, and closed on Sunday. The latest edition for the youth set is a club called Sing-Sing on Mars tér, pavilion C (tel. 62/311-314), but their only regular hours are Wednesday 11pm to 5am with occasional Friday and Saturday events.
