Statue, monument, plaque

Memorial plaque of graphic artist, writer and ethnographer Kálmán Tichy

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In August 2018, on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of his birth and 50th anniversary of his death, a series of events were held in Rožňava to commemorate Kálmán Tichy (1888-1968), a famous native of the city. He was a versatile personality, and although he was primarily kno... Read More

Petőfi monument in Neczpál

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The first Petőfi monument of the upcoming bicentenary was inaugurated on October 3, 2020 in the poet's mother's birthplace, Necpál. Special thanks for this uplifting act to Mayor Peter Majko (SNS) and Zoltán Lengyel, President of the Hungarian Association of Túróc, to whom Lászó ... Read More

Kossuth statue in Rozsnyói

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

As early as 1902, it was suggested that a memorial celebration should be held for the 100th anniversary of Kossuth's birth. On July 30, a committee headed by Dezső Pósch was formed, which was tasked with organizing the event. A Memorial Book was then published about the celebrati... Read More

The fountain in the park of Szarvassy Castle

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In the park of the Szarvassy Castle, the original stone fountain depicts the four seasons. The park's caretaker was József Sabla (nicknamed "Aunt"), a resident of Karva. Read More

Monument to the participants of the 1848-49 War of Independence in Fülek

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The monument to the participants of the 1848-49 War of Independence in Füleki was ceremonially unveiled on October 6, 2008. The monument, erected by the Koháry Civic Association, was unveiled by Pál Csáky, the national president of the MKP. During the ceremony, the Felvidéki Cava... Read More

Petőfi Sándor memorial plaque in Rozsnyó

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In 1845, Sándor Petőfi made a meaningful trip to the Highlands. His notes show that he got to know the beauties of the landscape, toured the sights of the region, especially the former castles. He visited his friends and dear acquaintances. The poet, who had become known in the s... Read More

Relief of István Koháry II in the Fülek Castle Museum

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In May 2017, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Castle Museum, the presentation of the relief of István Koháry II by Tibor Túri Török took place. The Keszthely sculptor, who was present at the occasion, donated his work to the Fülek Castle Museum, which can be viewed ... Read More

Memorial plaque of Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun county

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

13.12.1938 Hungarian National Correspondent: “During the discussion of the series of subjects of the Pest County Assembly, an interesting motion was adopted, which was presented by Dr. Endre Pálházy, the chief clerk. Pest County will place a commemorative plaque in the town of Fü... Read More

Statue in the park of Szarvassy Castle

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The statue in the park of the Szarvassy Castle depicts a peasant woman washing and dousing her child with water. The statue was made by Szarvassy's niece, Lili Kuzmik, and her Dutch-born sculptor husband. It was originally a fountain, around which a circular, raised pool was buil... Read More

Birth tree

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The Birth Tree, inaugurated in 2015, has a new "leaf" added every year. It contains the names of the children born in the previous calendar year. They, along with their parents, are greeted by the municipality at the memorial ceremony on March 15 as the young people of the future... Read More