Kováts Photography Museum

The Kováts Photography Museum operates in the city centre of Odorheiu Secuiesc and uniquely showcases over one and a half centuries of photography history as Transylvania's first permanent photography exhibition space. The museum was established from the private collection of the Kováts family and has been passionately and expertly maintained ever since – offering visitors not only technical equipment but also human stories and glimpses into a bygone world.

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The exhibition focuses on the development and material culture of 20th-century photography: old cameras, enlargers, darkroom tools, photo lab accessories, glass negatives, and paper photographs tell the story of photography's early days. One of the museum's most valuable sections is the collection of Transylvanian studio photographs, which provides insight into the fashion, customs, and portrait culture of the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century.

The Kováts Photography Museum is not just about objects; it also functions as a living knowledge centre: engaging the public in the world of photography through temporary exhibitions, photography history lectures, masterclasses, school programmes, and thematic guided tours. Another key objective is the digitisation and preservation of old photo archives from Odorheiu Secuiesc and the Székely Land, contributing to the safeguarding of the region's visual heritage.

The museum is recommended for photography professionals, art enthusiasts, families, and school groups, as it uniquely demonstrates how photography has shaped our view of the world and ourselves. The exhibition offers an intimate yet inspiring space where technological advancements and personal memories are seamlessly intertwined.

The Kováts Photography Museum is one of Odorheiu Secuiesc's hidden gems – a place where images of the past gain new meaning, and visitors can marvel at the timeless magic of photography.

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Kováts Photography Museum

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Székely Calvary and Ugron Chapel

Located on the northern edge of Odorheiu Secuiesc, along the quiet forest trail leading to Mál Hill, the Székely Calvary uniquely combines spiritual reflection with the collective memory of the Székely community and contemporary artistic expression. The central element of the site is the Ugron Chapel, built in 1890 at the request of Ákos Ugron, based on the testament of his ancestor, Lázár Ugron. Originally intended as a burial chapel, the building still preserves the memory of the family’s history.
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