Szeged: Attractions and more...
The Dom Square is categorised by the twin steeples of the clock towers of the Votive Church. Modern in appearance from the outside, the older interiors have been well preserved; its 9000-pipes organ is one of the largest in Europe.
The Old synagogue has been restored but is used as a cultural centre; the new synagogue is used for services and is considered to be an architectural masterpiece. It displays marble plaques commemorating the locals who lost their live in the Holocaust. The Mora Ferenc Museum, along the riverside, showcases the history of the region from the time of the first settlers.
The one-month long Open-Air Festival is held in July. Dance, theatre and opera performances are held in an open air theatre in the Dom Square. Thealter, another important event held in July, has theatre performances by troupes from all over Europe.
