Discover Makó: Architecture, Museums and the Maros Riverside

Makó offers several distinct options for a stay: local history and architecture, museums and memorial sites, the International Onion Festival, and attractions along the Maros Riverside. If you are looking for a hotel in Makó, you can start by considering which of these themes you want to shape your trip.

Local History and Makovecz Architecture

The Makovecz Tour is a guided walking tour in the center of Makó. Alongside local history, it focuses especially on buildings and public spaces designed by Kossuth Prize-winning architect Imre Makovecz and his students. You can take the tour on foot, by bicycle or by horse-drawn carriage. If the tour is part of your travel plans, check its current availability and arrangements in advance.

Another architectural landmark is Hagymatikum, considered an important work of organic architecture in Hungary. Its distinctive interior and roof structure is described as a work of art. Along with the guided tour, it offers a second reason to explore architecture in Makó.

Museums and Memorial Sites

Since 1950, the József Attila Museum has collected and presented the history and memorabilia of the town and its surroundings. The museum’s Hagymásház houses a permanent exhibition on onion cultivation. The museum thus presents the town and its surroundings alongside a clearly defined exhibition theme.

Makó’s architectural history can also be traced through specific places. The Bishop’s Residence and Chapel, which are visible today, were built by Bishop László Köszeghy in 1826. Espersit House is a Neoclassical residence built in 1898. It displays period manuscripts, books, photographs and furnishings; it also tells the story of Attila József’s career as a poet.

A visitor center established in 2020 in a building belonging to the synagogue explains the history of Makó’s Jewish population. Before visiting, check current public access to the visitor center and Espersit House.

The center, run by the Maros-Bank Vintage Vehicle Enthusiasts Sports Association, displays vintage motorcycles belonging to association members and an exhibition about József Galamb. The center opened in March 2024; exhibits may change.

Festival and Cultural Events

Makó’s International Onion Festival is an annual, three-day event. It has been held on the second weekend of September since 1991; the city’s partner towns are also represented at the festival.

Onion House is Makó’s cultural center and also includes a theater. If you are planning to attend an event, it is a good idea to check the center’s current program.

Along the Maros Riverside

Tourist attractions along the Maros Riverside in Makó include the Lombkorona-sétány, the attractions of Maros Kalandpart, and a hiking trail towards Apátfalva. The riverside is easily accessible from central Makó by car or bicycle. Check the current operating conditions of the facilities before visiting.

The areas of interest differ: the center focuses on local history and Makovecz architecture, while the riverside attractions and hiking trail are the main draws along the Maros. This can help you divide your time between cultural sites and the riverbank.

The Regional Context

In the wider Csongrád travel destination, the Tisza and its oxbow lakes, the Maros and the Körös, as well as numerous lakes and canals, shape the landscape of Csongrád-Csanád. This regional perspective complements Makó’s specific cultural and riverside attractions with a broader landscape context.

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