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Votive Church

church, Szeged, Hungary
Also known as: Votive Cathedral
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The Votive Church, also known as the Fogadalmi templom, is a notable cathedral located in Szeged, Hungary. Construction of this twin-spired church began in 1912 and concluded in 1929. It is situated in front of the site where an open-air theatre and music festival have been held annually since 1931. The church is a significant landmark in Szeged, a city replanned after a major flood in 1879 and now protected by dikes along the Tisza River.1

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  1. 5 Notable Buildings in Hungary
  2. Szeged

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