Some of the most beautiful squares in Hungary

Origo.hu started an article series about the most beautiful squares of Hungary, Europe and Budapest a few days ago. The first article lists some of the most special squares in Hungary outside the capital city. Some of them are quite well-known and some of them are not as much in the limelight. Naturally, the list is subjective, but is definitely a good collection of places worth visiting.

Szentháromság Square, Baja

No matter what kind of vehicle you choose, Baja is quite far from Budapest, however, it is worth spending some days there. The Szentháromság (Trinity) Square is one of its main attractions, which some people compare to Venice’s Saint Mark Square. It is, of course, an exaggeration, but the feeling is similar. The most interesting part of the square might be the block-pavement overlay as it has survived history. Other than the square, Baja is also known for its divine fish soup and is the hometown of our successful swimmer, Katinka Hosszú.

Dobó István Square, Eger

This square, renovated recently, is an ultimate favourite of people visiting the beautiful city of Eger. You can take amazing photos of it from all angles: standing on the ground or looking over from the Castle of Eger. However, its trapezoid form can be best seen from up above. The most famous monument of the square is Alajos Stróbl’s statue of castle captain István Dobó. The square is usually crowded, so if you want to have some alone-time in the middle of the city, then you should go in the early hours.

Kossuth Lajos Square, Kaposvár

The main square of Kaposvár is 10 minutes away from the railway station and went through renovation in 2003. The writer of the article has mixed feelings about this square as he was sad to see that the art nouveau Korona Hotel was replaced with a less imposing hotel. Still, it forms an important part of the cityscape and many people think of it as one of the most beautiful squares in Hungary.

Jurisics Miklós Square, Kőszeg

Kőszeg used to be one of Hungary’s smallest towns before urbanisation. It has a special feeling, which might be due to its human-scale size. What makes this square unique is its closeness and that cars are not allowed to enter. One of the oldest Hungarian city halls, functioning since the 14^th century, can be found at the square. Also, the castle is only a few steps away from there. Sitting, reading, looking around or just breathing in the historic air of the place is magical. And don’t be surprised if you hear the chime of bells at 11 am as it commemorates the successful defence of the castle against the Turks in 1532.

King Nagy Lajos Square, Márianosztra

One of the smallest but most beautiful squares of Hungary can be found in Márianosztra. The block-pavement square full of flowers is fascinating in all seasons. Many people know that the town was founded by king Louis the Great, but what most people don’t know is that the walls of the church and the prison abut. The Magyarok Nagyasszonya church was built in the 1890s, near the onetime monastery, which was then turned into a women’s prison.