Statue, monument, plaque

Heroes' Monument

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The Heroes' Monument is a work of art in stone. Its higher central part is decorated with a cross, and on the two lower wings there is a black marble plaque with the names of the fallen heroes. Above the plaque is a helmet ornament with a rifle and a sword, and below is a palm br... Read More

Saint Stephen statue

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In the main square of the village today, in a small park opposite the church, stands the statue of Saint Stephen. It was created by young Hungarian sculptor Sándor Krisztiáni in 2001. The yellowish statue is a standing figure of Saint Stephen. He is seated in a circle with the ki... Read More

Marian column

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The Marian Column, declared a monument in 1963, is located in the historic center of the city. The column was started by Jakab Haskó, the provost of Vágújhely, in memory of the plague epidemic of 1694, but was completed by Miklós Lippay, the provost, due to his death. The baroque... Read More

Bust of Gergely Czuczor

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Born on 17 Dec. 1800. Andódon Czuczor Gergely was a poet, linguist, dictionary writer, and an outstanding figure of Hungarian romanticism (died in Pest, 9 Sept. 1866). He spent part of his childhood in Érsekújvár, where he started his schooling, then studied in Nyitra, Esztergom,... Read More

Monument to the heroes who fell in the world wars

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The monument to the heroes of the settlement who fell in World War I and World War II stands near Lipthay Castle. Read More

In memory of Kopjafa 1848/49

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"decorated with tulip patterns, floral motifs, and the image of the Hungarian Holy Crown." Read More

National flag

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In 1938, Érsekújvár was the fourth largest city in the Hungarian Highlands after Bratislava, Košice and Nagyszombat. According to the first Vienna decision, Érsekújvár was returned to Hungary on 8 November 1938. This naturally had an impact on public works. In June 1940, an artic... Read More

Ferenc Rákóczi memorial plaque

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

“The Kuruc era greeted Újvár in 1704. On November 16, 1704, the Kurucs took possession of the castle without a fight, and János Bottyán then became the commander of the castle. In 1706, Ferenc II. Rákóczi stayed in the castle for a longer period. He signed the armistice here on M... Read More

János Bottyán memorial plaque

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

János Bottyán, commonly known as Vak Bottyán (Esztergom, 1643 ? – Tarnaörs camp, September 26 or 27, 1709) was a Hungarian soldier, national hero, Kuruc general, and legendary commander of the Rákóczi War of Independence. ; The Kuruc era greeted Újvár in 1704. On November 16, 170... Read More

World War I Memorial

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

There are two war memorials in Lukanénye. The World War I memorial was erected in the village in 1923. It still stands today under the church, on the left side of the road leading to the village. The small sacral monument made of natural stone commemorates not only the heroic dea... Read More