Discover Szentes

Szentes offers several distinct starting points for a stay: the Kurca River, Art Nouveau architecture, collections on local history and facilities centered around thermal waters. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you tailor your trip to your interests. The following highlights range from nature and outdoor activities to architecture and regional history.

The Kurca and Széchenyi Grove

The Kurca branches off from the Tisza downstream of the Körös confluence and winds for 15 kilometers through Szentes and its outlying districts. The river is popular with dog owners, nature photographers, people seeking relaxation and those who enjoy active leisure pursuits. It therefore offers a different way to experience Szentes than its architecture and historical collections.

Széchenyi Grove was designated a local nature reserve by the National Council for Nature Conservation in 1953. If you want to follow the reserve boundaries, check their current extent. The grove has adventure pools, slides, playgrounds and tennis courts; confirm their current availability before visiting.

Art Nouveau in the City

The Petőfi Hotel and Vigadó is a Hungarian Art Nouveau building on Szentes’s main square. It was built between 1897 and 1899. The Reformed Church in the Felsőpárt district is also an example of turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau architecture. The sanctuary of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anne contains an Art Nouveau mural by Endre Béla depicting the Annunciation.

On an Art Nouveau tour, you can explore the city center’s best-known Art Nouveau buildings on foot or by bicycle; a guide is available if needed. Check the current tour arrangements with the local tourism office. This lets you combine an interest in architecture with a particular way of exploring, without reducing the different buildings to a single theme.

Local History, Art and Folk Art

The József Koszta Museum provides an overview of the Middle Ages, Ottoman rule, the Rákóczi War of Independence and Szentes’s development into a town. The museum displays works by its namesake in a dedicated room. Those interested in the area’s history can explore its urban development as well as its art.

Handmade Miracles is aimed at people interested in Hungarian folk art. On display is a private ethnographic collection featuring a traditional kitchen corner, a traditional peasant room and painted furniture. Visits are possible by prior arrangement. The collection offers a distinct focus alongside the museum’s historical subjects.

The permanent exhibition on the history of firefighting shows how fire protection developed in Szentes and the surrounding area. It includes three Köhler steam fire engines and a water-cart pump from the early 20th century. Visits to the exhibition and fire tower are possible by prior arrangement; confirm access conditions in advance. The 24-meter-high tower offers panoramic views over Szentes.

Thermal Baths and Your Stay

Five medicinal pools of different temperatures are located beneath the thermal baths’ dome. The courtyard pool is available for relaxation and therapeutic use in both winter and summer. Check current operating conditions before visiting. Together with the Kurca, Széchenyi Grove and cultural attractions, this gives you a range of interests to consider when looking for a hotel in Szentes.

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