Welcome Statue 4 in Szeged, Hungary

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This statue, situated alongside numerous other public artworks, serves as a striking entrance to Kárász Utca in Szeged. It showcases a man skillfully playing the violin, possibly signifying musicians and culture warmly welcoming visitors from around the world or celebrating their arrival. Szeged is Hungary's third-largest city, the largest urban center of the Southern Great Plain, and the county seat of Csongrád county. The University of Szeged is renowned for being one of the most distinguished institutions in Hungary. The famous Szeged Open Air (Theatre) Festival, which first took place in 1931, remains a major draw; it's held every summer to commemorate the city on May 21. Following World War I, Hungary lost significant territories to Romania and Serbia, rendering Szeged a border town with diminished importance. However, as it absorbed roles previously held by cities now lost, the city slowly regained its stature. The University of Kolozsvár (now Cluj-Napoca, Romania) relocated to Szeged in 1921. In 1923, Szeged assumed the role of episcopal seat from Temesvár (now Timişoara, Romania). During the Hungarian-Romanian War in 1919, the city was briefly occupied by the Romanian army. The Jewish population of Szeged experienced significant growth during the 1920s, peaking at its zenith. Szeged suffered greatly during World War II; 6,000 inhabitants lost their lives, and Jewish citizens were confined to ghettos before being taken to death camps. The Soviet Army occupied the city in late 1944. During the Communist era, Szeged became a hub for light industry and food production. In 1965, oil reserves were discovered near the city; this area now meets 67% of Hungary's oil demand. Today, Szeged is an important university town and a popular tourist destination, with this sculpture embodying its welcoming spirit as it greets visitors to the city. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using Photogrammetry (Processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).