Kecskemét Essentials

Kecskemét is defined by its concentration of Hungarian Art Nouveau architecture and a central square lined with diverse places of worship. The city’s core features the 19th-century City Hall, decorated with Zsolnay ceramics, and the whimsical Cifrapalota. Visitors can explore a dense collection of religious sites, including the Great Church, the Franciscan Church of St. Nicholas, and the Orthodox Trinity Church, alongside cultural hubs like the Katona József Theater and the Hungarian Museum of Photography.

Katona József Színház

A Neo-Baroque theater designed by architects Fellner and Helmer, opened in 1896. It is named after the local playwright who wrote the national drama, Bánk Bán.

City Hall of Kecskemét

The City Hall of Kecskemét is a city hall building located in the Kossuth Square, of Kecskemét, in the Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary.

Ornamental Palace

An architectural marvel and a product of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement. The facade is really a sight to behold.

Református templom

Constructed between 1680 and 1684 during the Ottoman occupation, this Reformed church features a Late Renaissance style and is the only stone church from that era in the city.

Evangélikus templom

A Romantic-style church designed by Miklós Ybl and completed in 1863. It features a distinctive Greek cross floor plan and serves the local Lutheran congregation.

Kecskemét Cathedral

The Co-Cathedral of the Ascension of the Lord also called Kecskemét Cathedral, also called the Great Church, is a religious building…

Szent Miklós Barátok temploma

The city's oldest building, with Gothic foundations dating back to the 14th century. It was later expanded in the Baroque style and features a medieval tower.

Romkert

An archaeological site displaying the excavated stone foundations and ruins of the medieval Saint Michael Church, located adjacent to the Franciscan Church.

Magyar Fotográfiai Múzeum

Located in a former 18th-century Orthodox synagogue, this museum houses an extensive collection of historical photographs, negatives, and camera equipment.

Magyar ortodox templom

A late Baroque and Neoclassical church built between 1824 and 1829 by Greek merchants. It contains a significant iconostasis and a collection of ecclesiastical art.

Szabadság tér

A central landscaped square surrounded by iconic Art Nouveau buildings, including the Cifrapalota. It serves as a major hub for the city's pedestrian life and architectural sightseeing.

Katona József tér

A public square fronting the national theater, notable for the Baroque Holy Trinity Column which was erected in 1742 following a plague epidemic.