Szada offers several distinct points of interest: the art history surrounding Székely Bertalan, historic sites in two cemeteries and the five springs of the Rákos-patak. The connection between the former studio and contemporary art in Székely-kert is especially enlightening. There is also an accessible local route for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as a distinct connection to the landscape. When planning your trip, it is worth deciding first which focus you are looking for.

Art and contemporary life in Székely-kert

Székely Bertalan Műteremház Galéria is located in Székely-kert, a park near the town centre. Székely Bertalan’s former holiday home and studio are also in the park. Műteremház is an exhibition venue for contemporary artworks, especially by visual artists from Szada and the surrounding area. Here, the memory of the painter meets a contemporary perspective on art. Visits to Műteremház are by prior arrangement. If you would like to include it in your plans, arrange this cultural visit before your trip.

Cemetery sites and remembrance

The painter Ádám-Székely Bertalan was buried at his own request in the old Reformed cemetery in Szada on 23 August 1910. His former student, the sculptor Jenő Bory, designed the tomb. At the Székely Bertalan Emlékünnepség, the laying of a wreath at the grave is followed by the opening of exhibitions of Székely Bertalan’s works at Műteremház, designed by Frigyes Schulek. If you would like to include the event in your stay, check the current dates in the municipal calendar. The programme leads from the grave as a place of remembrance to the studio house as an exhibition venue, bringing remembrance and art together in one event.

Another historical point of interest is the old Catholic cemetery. It is home to the Rudnyánszky family chapel-crypt, built in 1888 to designs by József Kauser. Unlike Székely’s grave, with its tomb designed by Bory, this site centres on a family chapel. The two sites bring together different historical connections: the memory of a painter and the architectural history of a chapel-crypt.

Local route and springs

The “Séta Szada központjában” route offers another perspective on exploring the town. It is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers—a practical planning detail when choosing a local walk. The five springs of the Rákos-patak, all located within Szada, offer a different connection to the landscape. The local route and the springs thus appeal to different interests: an accessible route and a nature feature rooted in the municipality.

Hotels and the focus of your stay

When looking for a hotel in Szada, it is worth first clarifying the purpose of your trip. If a visit to Műteremház is the deciding factor, arrange it in advance; for the Emlékünnepség, check the current municipal calendar. Those more interested in the local route or the springs will have different priorities.

Discover more destinations: Gödöllő, Pécel, Nagytarcsa, Kerepes, Csömör, Kistarcsa, Dány, Isaszeg.

For the overview of the wider area: Gödöllői.