Host

Rotary Club Szolnok

Year of completion

2008

Creator

Márton Borbás, sculptor

Contributor

Árpád Álmosdi, Architect Architect
SchmidtGép 2002 Kft. Pedestal building
DL-Charma Kft. Braille inscriptions

Supporter

Szolnok Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata, Ferenc Szalay, mayor Szolnok Város
Jövője Közalapítvány, Első Tisza Ingatlanfejlesztő Zrt. Szolnok SchmidtGép 2002 Kft.,
Dunavarsány Ministry of Culture and Education, Reneszánsz Év 2008 program

DESCRIPTION

2008. The bronze relief, called Szeged1585, was inaugurated on the 7th of June, 2008. It is also the first sculpture on the renovated main square. The map of the city from 16th century made by Márton Borbás, appears as an allegorical experience. The relief stands on pedestal made of limestone tiles. By the sculpture there is a current map of the city center and a description about Szolnokin 16th century from Evlia Cselebi, a Turkish traveler. The board is not only engraved but also inscripted with Braille for the good of the visually impaired. The funds were raised by the Rotary Club Szolnok from sponsorships and tenders. Among the visitors of the inauguration there was Dr. Mária Baranyiné Miks, the leader of the local organization of the blind and partially sighted, Dr. Imre Kovács, governor and Ferenc Szalay, mayor.

GALLERY

Movie about the inauguration: