Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park
Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti Emlékpark
An open-air history park commemorating the settlement of the Magyars, home to the 120-meter circular panorama The Arrival of the Hungarians.
Ópusztaszer is about 30 km north of Szeged. Legend says that the leaders of the seven Magyar tribes held the first assembly here at the end of the 9th century. The park's centerpiece is the circular panorama The Arrival of the Hungarians, painted by Árpád Feszty in 1894. It is about 120 m long and 15 m high and is presented with light and sound effects. The park also includes an open-air folk village, nomad tents, the ruins of a medieval monastery and a Millennium Monument. In summer, mounted archery shows take place. Admission costs about 5,000 forints. The site is reachable by car or long-distance bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (shorter in winter; some pavilions closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Mars Square Market
- Szeged Zoo
- Anna Bath
- Gróf Palace
- New Synagogue of Szeged
- Széchenyi Square & City Hall
- Pick Salami and Paprika Museum
- Szeged National Theatre