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Elizabeth Tasnadi

My name is Elizabeth Tasnadi. I worked as a primary school teacher for thirty-five years; I am a retired English teacher and currently work as a licenced guide in Szeged, Hungary. Because of my former job, I have vast experience with children, but I am also happy to accompany the elderly generation as well who might have difficulty in walking. Szeged ‘The City of Sunshine’ is the third largest city of Hungary with beautiful palaces, wide avenues, green parks, a lovely promenade along the river Tisza and an extremely rich Art Nouveau architecture. I offer general sightseeing tours and themed tours such as The City of Palaces, The Gems of Art Nouveau or a Walk in the old Jewish Quarter. I fell in love with Jewish culture several years ago, thus decided to reveal the almost forgotten trace of the once important, rich, and influential local Jewish residents who highly contributed to the construction and development of Szeged. I warmly recommend any of the following walks and I am sure you will be happy to discover the hidden treasures of architecture, art and cultural heritage of my wonderful town.

Tours

The Jewish Cemetery

It is the final resting place of several famous local residents, such as Chief Rabbi Lipot Löw who was the first representative of the Hungarian moderate reformed (Neolog) movement. His son Chief Rabbi Dr. Immanuel Löw, who was said to be the most scholarly rabbi of his time, was a botanist who conceptualized the gorgeous stained-glass windows of the New Synagogue and the plants of the Biblical garden around it based on his internationally famous work entitled The Flora der Juden. You will see the tombs of journalists, writers, musicians, painters, photographers, industrialists and factory owners who played a decisive role in the life and development of Szeged.

Tours

Walk in the Old Jewish District

During this two-hour-long tour, I will introduce you the history of Jews in Szeged from the end of the 18th century until the present days by showing and visiting their homes, palaces, schools and synagogues. You will visit both the Old and the New Synagogue that is the fourth largest one in the world, built in 1903. The building underwent a complete external renovation in 2017 when its Biblical garden was also restored.

Tours

The Pick Family

Pick salami is a word famous trademark that was introduced by Mark Pick in 1883. He had three sons: Jenő, a salami producer, Móric, an architect, and Lajos (Petri), a sculptor. He was an honoured member of the Jewish community as well as that of the city. He financially supported railway development, building the New Synagogue, local schools and organizations. During this walk, you will learn about the family story, will see their dwelling places, and will learn about their special winter salami product, the first factory, and a number of palaces built by Móric who fell victim to the Shoah.

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Elizabeth Tasnadi

The Jewish Cemetery

Walk in the Old Jewish District

The Pick Family

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