Discover Makó: Architecture, Museums and the Maros Riverbank
Accommodation in Makó
Makó can be explored through a range of interests: on a guided city tour covering local history and the designs of Imre Makovecz and his students, in museums with their own special focuses, or along the Maros Riverbank. The International Onion Festival is also a regular fixture on the annual calendar. When choosing your holiday rental, it is therefore worth first considering whether your trip will focus on culture in the centre, activities by the river, or a mix of both.
City Tours and Architecture
The Makovecz Tour is a guided city tour in the centre of Makó. Alongside the city’s history, it focuses particularly on buildings and public spaces designed by Imre Makovecz, an architect awarded the Kossuth Prize, and his students. You can take the tour on foot, by bicycle or by horse-drawn carriage. This lets you choose how to get around, while the focus remains on local history and architecture. Check the current availability and itinerary of the guided tour in advance.
The Hagymatikum is considered an important work of organic architecture in Hungary; its distinctive interior and roof structure are described as a work of art. By contrast, the Makovecz Tour takes in several buildings and public spaces. Architecture enthusiasts can thus enjoy two different approaches: the design of a single building and a city tour with a broader focus.
Museums and the History of Makó
The József Attila Museum in the centre has collected and presented the life and memorabilia of the city and its surrounding area since 1950. The museum’s Hagymásház also houses a permanent exhibition on onion growing. The two museum themes thus range from the history and commemorative culture of Makó to a specific agricultural tradition.
Another historical landmark is the Bishop’s Residence and Chapel in Makó: Bishop László Köszeghy had the present-day complex built in 1826. The Espersit House offers a different perspective. This Neoclassical residential house, built in 1898, displays contemporary manuscripts, books, photographs and furnishings; it also provides information about Attila József’s poetic career. Check the current public access arrangements for the Espersit House before your visit.
A visitor centre established in 2020 in the house belonging to the synagogue explains the history of Makó’s Jewish community. Check current access arrangements here too before your visit. The Onion House is Makó’s cultural centre and includes a theatre. If you would like to include performances in your plans, check the venue’s current event schedule.
Another centre, run by the Maros-Bank Vintage Vehicle Enthusiasts Sports Association, displays members’ vintage motorcycles and an exhibition about József Galamb. It opened in March 2024. As the exhibits may change, check what is currently on display before your visit.
Onion Festival and When to Visit
Makó’s International Onion Festival is an annual three-day event held on the second weekend of September and has been running since 1991. Unlike the permanent exhibition on onion growing at the Hagymásház, it takes place during a specific period. If the festival is an important reason for your trip, check the latest announcements and dates before setting your travel dates.
The Maros Riverbank and Choosing Accommodation
Tourist attractions along the Maros Riverbank in Makó include the Lombkorona-sétány, the attractions of Maros Kalandpart and a walking trail towards Apátfalva. The riverbank is easily reached from the centre by car or bicycle. Check the current operating conditions of the facilities before your visit.
When choosing a holiday rental, you can take your preferred focus into account: would you mainly like to visit the Makovecz Tour and the József Attila Museum in the centre, or also set aside time for the riverbank attractions? This question links your city visits with access to the Maros Riverbank, without requiring the same planning for both.
The Wider Setting: Csongrád
The wider travel destination of Csongrád also offers a regional perspective on the landscape and nature. In Csongrád-Csanád, the Tisza and its oxbow lakes, the Maros and Körös rivers, as well as numerous lakes and canals, shape the landscape; the region is also rich in thermal and medicinal waters. This broader setting complements Makó’s specific cultural and riverside attractions with a wider perspective on the destination.
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