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Baja Essentials

Baja's identity is defined by its relationship with the Danube and the Gemenc forest. This selection highlights the city's architectural landmarks, such as the Neo-Renaissance City Hall and the historic St. Peter and St. Paul Church. It showcases Baja’s deep connection to water through the Deák Ferenc-zsilip water museum and the Gemenc kincsei exhibition. Visitors can explore the riverside via the Türr István monument and Pandúr lookout, or experience local culture at the city market and the open-air fishery museum.

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A

Belvárosi Szent Péter és Szent Pál-templom

A Roman Catholic church located on Szent Imre Square in the historic city center, featuring classic religious architecture.

B

Baja Város Önkormányzata

Housed in the former Grassalkovich Castle, this Neo-Renaissance building serves as the administrative heart of the city.

C

Halászati Mini Skanzen

An open-air museum dedicated to traditional Danube fishing techniques, tools, and the lifestyle of regional fishermen.

D

Gemenc kincsei (Vízügyi és Vadászati kiállítás)

An exhibition focusing on the water management history and hunting traditions of the nearby Gemenc forest.

E

Türr István-emlékmű és kilátó

A memorial and lookout point situated at the confluence of the Danube and the Sugovica river branch.

F

Pandúr Kilátó

A wooden observation tower providing views of the Sugovica backwater and the surrounding floodplain forest.

G

Városi Piac

Local marketplace featuring regional produce, traditional crafts, and seasonal goods from the Bácska region.

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H

Baja-Dunafürdő

A railway stop providing direct access to the Dunafürdő resort area and the Gemenc forest hiking trails.

I

Habsburg Frigyes főherceg uradalmi sörpavilonja

A historic wooden pavilion originally built for the 1896 Millennium Exhibition, now part of the Gemenc forest visitor facilities.

J

Szegedi Tudományegyetem Bajai Obszervatóriuma

An astronomical research facility operated by the University of Szeged, used for scientific observations and public education.

K

Deák Ferenc-zsilip - Vízügyi Múzeum

Located at the historic Deák Ferenc sluice, this museum showcases the region's hydraulic engineering and flood protection history.

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