Szeged Cathedral Visitor Center
As a candidate for the Museum of the Year 2020 award, the Szeged Cathedral Visitor Center awaits its visitors with numerous tourist attractions. Among its permanent programs, we recommend the observation deck of the western tower of the Cathedral. After climbing the 302 steps, visitors can enjoy a wonderful panorama of the city of Szeged. The Visitor Center’s permanent exhibitions include an exhibition on the construction history of Szeged Cathedral and Cathedral Square, the liturgical collection of the Diocese of Szeged-Csanád, and the construction history of the predecessor church of Szeged Cathedral, the St. Demeter Parish Church.
The Diocese’s Liturgical Collection and Temporary Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition space of the crypt of the Szeged Cathedral preserves the collection of liturgical objects of the Szeged-Csanád Diocese (Baroque period goldsmith’s items, carvings and liturgical textiles from the 15th-18th centuries). The Saint Gellért vestment, named after the first bishop of our Diocese, is of great importance. The outstanding work of the collection’s artistic goldsmith’s items is the 15th-century Gothic chalice.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Szeged Cathedral Visitor Center provides a lasting cultural experience with thematic temporary exhibitions.
Art Shop
The Art Shop of the Visitor Centre aims to complement the traditional gift shop offering by collecting products from the monastic orders operating in Hungary. The focus is on unique products with their own logos and made specifically to meet local needs. The range of handmade, artisanal gifts is complemented by natural cosmetics and gastronomic products from the Southern Great Plain region (jams, chocolates, Szeged spiced paprika and paprika preparations, spicy vegetable and fruit creams). In addition to the wine shop’s offerings and craft beers, herbal and fruit liqueurs made according to ancient monastic recipes can also be found here.
Dome Viewplace
The Dome Viewplace is the newest attraction of the Votive Church of Szeged, enriching the list of tourist attractions of the Cathedral. From there, visitors can admire the breathtaking panorama of Szeged from a height of 34 meters. On the way up, there is a unique opportunity to see the previously inaccessible attic space of the church, where the entire ceiling structure of the building will be revealed.
The Dome Viewplace can be accessed from Tuesday to Friday at 15.00 and on Saturday and Sunday at 11.00 and 15.00.
Tickets can be purchased at the Szeged Cathedral Visitor Center from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00.
Tower visit and tower gallery
The observation deck, accessible by 302 steps, allows you to check the magnificent view of the city from a height of 46 meters. During the visit, there are three rest levels available, where you can learn about the history of the church and our diocese. During the tower visit, in addition to viewing the magnificent panorama of Szeged, the four bells of the tower provide a special sight. The 26.7-kilogram Saint Imre’s Bishop’s Bell, the 10-kilogram Our Lady of Hungary Bell, the 580-kilogram Saint Therese’s Bell and the 250-kilogram Soul Bell. As the exhibition space of the western tower of the Szeged Cathedral, the Tower Gallery enriches the opportunity of the tower visit by presenting temporary exhibitions and anniversary events.
Guided tour in Szeged Cathedral
Time: 14:00 (Friday to Sunday)
Duration: 60 minutes
Pre-registration required.
During the guided tour, you will get to know Hungary’s only episcopal cathedral built in the 20th century.
For groups, guided tours are also available during opening hours at times other than the above, after prior written agreement. You can choose between a 30-minute and a 60-minute program.
English-language guided tours can also be requested upon prior written agreement.
Guided tour at the Szeged Cathedral Visitor Center
Time: 15:00 (Friday to Sunday)
Duration: 60 minutes
Pre-registration required.
The guided tour will present liturgical goldsmith’s items, textiles, statues and sacred objects belonging to the treasury of the Diocese of Szeged-Csanád, and in the architectural history section you can get more information about the architectural history of the Cathedral and the surrounding Dóm Square. The permanent exhibition includes the graves of ecclesiastical and other prominent personalities – Bishop Gyula Glattfelder, Minister of Culture Kunó Klebelsberg, Architect Ernő Foerk – and an introduction to their lives and work.
Guided tours are also available for groups during opening hours at times other than the above, after prior written agreement. A 30-minute or 60-minute program can also be chosen.
English-speaking guidance can also be requested upon prior written agreement.
Guided tour in the Dömötör Tower
The oldest building in Szeged, the Dömötör Tower, can be visited only as part of a guided tour. In the lower, rectangular part of the tower, there is a consecrated baptistery, the walls of which are decorated with murals by one of the most original artists of 20th-century modern Hungarian painting, Vilmos Aba-Novák.
The guided tour starts from the foyer of the visitor center.
Information:
6720 Szeged, Dóm tér 16.
Phone: +36-20/385-5061
E-mail: domlatogatokozpont@gmail.com
Web: domlatogatokozpont.hu
Opening hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 09.00-17.00
Monday: Closed
Prices 2025:
Tower
Adult: 1.500 HUF
Retired, student: 900 HUF
Family: 4.200 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Dome viewplace
Adult: 1.500 HUF
Retired, student: 900 HUF
Family: 4.200 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Dömötör-tower
Adult: 1.500 HUF
Retired, student: 900 HUF
Family: 4.200 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Exhibition
Adult: 900 HUF
Retired, student: 450 HUF
Family: 2.400 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Combined Prices:
Tower + Exhibition
Adult: 2.000 HUF
Retired, student: 1.100 HUF
Family: 5.400 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Tower + Dömötör-tower
Adult: 2.500 HUF
Retired, student: 1.400 HUF
Family: 7.500 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Exhibition + Dömötör-tower
Adult: 2.000 HUF
Retired, student: 1.100 HUF
Family: 5.400 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Extra: Tower + Exhibition + Dömötör-tower
Adult: 3.400 HUF
Retired, student: 1.900 HUF
Family: 9.200 HUF
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Extra + Dome viewplace
Adult: 4.600 HUF
Retired, student: 2.500 Ft
Family: 12.400 Ft
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount
Guided tour prices (2025)
Guided tour in the Catherdral
1 hour in English: 3.000 HUF/person
30 minutes in English: 2.000 HUF/person
For groups over 10 persons: 10 % discount