University of Szeged

The University of Szeged is one of the most distinguished universities in Hungary and in Central Europe. It is located in the southern Hungarian town, Szeged. In Hungarian, its name is Szegedi Tudományegyetem, in Latin, Universitas Scientiarum Szegediensis.

Setting and architecture

Cathedral Square

The Dóm square is one of the biggest (12000 m²- about as big as the Saint Martin square in Venice) and most majestic squares in all of Hungary. In 1920 all the buildings were torn down in the vicinity, which gave way to the square we see today's (built according to the designs of Béla Rerrich). The square is surrounded in a U shape by archwayed buildings made of dark brown bricks. The buildings are shared by the College of Catholic Theology, the Seat of the Bishop, the University and a dorm. The reliefs decorating the walls were done by Béla Ohmann. After the noon chimes, a musical clock (the work of Ferenc Csuri, a master watchmaker) brings all the famous figures of the University to life. 86 statues line the walls of the archways, which reminds us of the past's great figures.

Related Topics:
Venice - Dorm

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Dugonics Square

From 1921 the main building of the University (built: 1872/73, Antal Skalnitzky, Ferenc Arleth) finds place here. Before the Big Flood this square was home to the wheat market. The majestic fountain catches every visitors attention, which was built on the 100th anniversary of the Big Flood (1979) by István Tarnai. A statue commemorating Attila József (a great Hungarian poet) also decorates this vast square (sculpted by Imre Varga in 1964). Festivals and concerts are often held here and is a favorite spot of the University's students.

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"The horse's behind"

That is how the people of Szeged refer to this square. Although it can be said that it is one of the smallest squares in Szeged, it still has its own unique charm. The square's statue is dedicated to the third cavalry regiment made up mostly of Szeged youths (picture). Many of its members perished in World War One. All the higher ranked officers who died can be read off of the statue's base.

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From 1952 the Faculty of Law (built: 1882) stands here (picture).

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