Igló

Igloi Theatre and Entertainment

Building, structure

The building, which shows signs of eclecticism and art nouveau, was originally built as a permanent Hungarian theater according to the plans of Kálmán Gerstner (Pest, October 9, 1850 - Budapest, August 25, 1927), but after Trianon this institution was also taken over by the new g... Read More

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in Igló

Building, structure

The church is located in the city center between the terraced houses of Lőcsei Street, to which the Lőcsei Gate of the Provincial House leads from the square. The church was probably built in the 14th century, originally used as a chapel next to the city hospital. It served mostl... Read More

Igloi Lutheran Church

Building, structure

The Lutheran church, built in the classical style between 1790 and 1796, is a so-called tolerance church − Joseph II. With his decree of tolerance, he again allowed non-Catholics to practice their religion freely, so they could build their own churches without towers and bells. ;... Read More

The grave of Lieutenant Otto Klein in 1848

Cemeteries, tombstones, grave sites

Son of János Sámuel Klein, schoolmaster and Erzsébet Solcz. Igló, Szepes m., 1830. July 21., evangelical. Student. Single. (Later married and started a family.) ; 1848. Sept. 14. joined the cs. kir. 10. Vilmos hussar regiment, with four companies of which he joined the army (the ... Read More

Bust of Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry from Igloo

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry worked in the local pharmacy (1879-80). It was here that he received the “extraterrestrial inspiration” that led to his becoming a painting genius. His bust was unveiled on March 29, 1994, in the Szepesi Artists’ Gallery on Tél-utca. At that time, the Sl... Read More

The grave of Lajos Hajts, the manor's chief accountant, and Béla Hajts, a teacher and tourist

Cemeteries, tombstones, grave sites

The Evangelical Lajos Hajts (1835–1911) was the chief accountant of the Count Csáky estates. His wife was Emília Weiss. Among his children, Lajos and Béla gained national fame in their fields: ; His eldest son, Lajos Hajts Jr., cartographer, general of the Hungarian army, was bor... Read More

Provincial House

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Savings Bank, Iglo Read More

Credit institution and editorial office

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Szepesi Lapok Printing Company / Szepesi Iglói Credit Institute Read More

Deák Ferencz row

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The Provinczia House

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