Békés megye

Floodplain forest along the Kettos-Koros river. In the center of the composition is a huge poplar tree. - Bekes, Bekes county, Hungary, May 2020

Statue of Tessedik (`Tessedik szobor`). Samuel Tessedik (1742-1820) lived in Szarvas from 1767 until his death. In 1780 he founded the first economic school in Europe, where he taught theoretical and practical knowledge to peasant children. Szarvas, Bekes county (Bekes megye), Hungary, May 2021. @bekesstock @csabaprog

Bolza Castle (`Bolza-kastély`). The Bolza family was of Italian origin and settled in Hungary in the 18th century through marriage. Over the years they assimilated and became highly respected by the citizens of Szarvas. As a matter of fact, the Bolza family left behind a rich legacy, the most spectacular of which is the Bolza Castle. At the bottom of the stairs – as a remainder of the family’s Italian origin – Pál Bolza erected a replica of the wolf statue of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Szarvas, Bekes county (Bekes megye), Hungary, May 2021. @bekesstock @csabaprog

The flag of Hungary, the flag of Békés county and the flag of Szarvas city on the bank of the 'Holt-Körös' river in Szarvas. The Millennium Monument and Bolza Castle in the background. Szarvas, Bekes county (Bekes megye), Hungary, May 2021. @bekesstock @csabaprog

Instead of guests, plush figures sit at tables in the Jankay Café during the COVID-19 epidemic. The cafe is closed, all tables are reserved, board games are on the tables. Békéscsaba, Hungary, November 2020, monkey, dolphin, duck, chicken, pig, rabbit, bear, donkey, chess, domino

Detailed view of blue iris flowers. Background with green leaves. - Telekgerendas, Bekes county, Hungary, May 2020

Hungarian Grey cattle (Magyar szürke, Bos primigenius taurus Hungaricus) in the corral. Also known as Hungarian Steppe Cattle. The Hungarian grey cattle is a real national symbol of Hungary, an animal that is indigenous to the country and is protected by law. Its vehemence, beauty, and an appearance hinting primordial force have made it known all over the world as one of the main characteristics of the Great Hungarian Plain. - Veszto-Magor, Bekes county, Hungary, May 2020

The yellow-red plate of cherry leaves playing in autumn colors stands out from the blurred green background. October 2006 Békéscsaba, Békés county, Hungary