Szent István-szobor, Statue in Makó, Hungary

Szent István-szobor is a public statue in the central square of Makó, showing King Stephen I on horseback with a bannered spear. The bronze figure stands on a large stone base with a central column, set in an open paved area that is easy to walk around.

The design process began in the late 1990s, and the work was unveiled on August 20, 2000, a date tied to Hungary's state foundation. The placement in the town center came after local discussion, with the city choosing a spot where more people would pass by than near the old church.

On national holidays, especially August 20, local people gather near the figure for ceremonies, and small flags or flowers sometimes appear around its base. The square also serves as a usual meeting point, so the monument sits within everyday greetings and casual photo stops.

You can reach the statue on foot from most parts of the town center, and the flat, open square makes it simple to view from all sides. Morning or late afternoon light is usually best for seeing the details clearly without large crowds nearby.

The column carved into the rough stone base stands for Stephen I's work as founder of the state, and the inscription on it reads "SZENT ISTVÁN". The king, holding a bannered lance, is modelled as dignified and still, while the horse is given a dynamic pose. The bronze work by Kiss Jenő Ferenc and Győrfi Lajos is five-quarters life-size.