Dome Square
Szeged’s Dome Square is surrounded by architectural masterpieces, and standing on its cobblestones you can feel as if you are in a world of living culture and history. The jewel of Szeged dazzles visitors at any time of the year with its unified style, harmonious layout and charming atmosphere.
The Dome Square can accommodate up to 5,000 people due to its huge size, which rivals that of St Mark’s Square in Venice. A long walk through the ring of monumental buildings or a shady spot to listen to the chimes is an experience for the ages. Nor need you fear that the bustle of the city will disturb your historical contemplation, for its public nature is accompanied by a peaceful silence. Its acoustic qualities have made it the venue of the Szeged Open Air Festival since 1931.
Twice a day, at 12:15 and 17:45, the colourful lime-tree figures of a cute clockwork on the upper floor of one of the buildings imitate a school graduation. The figures of Kuno Klebelsberg, Kelemen Mikes or Sándor Petőfi can be spotted among the figures carved by clockmaker Ferenc Csury.