One of the most recognizable buildings in Sombor is certainly the Prefacture Building, built in 1809.
After the final completion of the extension in 1882, the Prefacture Building had 200 different rooms and halls. In the large ceremonial hall of the county assembly is the impressive painting by Ferenc Ajzenhut titled "Battle of Senta", painted in oil on a single canvas measuring 7 x 4 meters, in a richly gilded frame. In the foreground of the painting are Austrian soldiers crossing the Turkish breastwork.
In the middle part of the painting is Austrian Prince Eugene of Savoy on a white horse, accompanied by Count Pálffy on a black horse with a drawn Turkish saber, to whom soldiers bring the captured Turkish Kisig Jafar Pasha.
The intensity of the battle is evident in the background.
When the painting is viewed from various angles, it gives the impression that the painting itself is moving.
Working hours
- MON - FRI: 15:00 - 20:00.
- SAT - SUN: 08:00 - 20:00.
The visit should be announced one day earlier. Entrance in the Prefacture building during these timeframes for users is allowed except when there is a pre-scheduled event in the City Assembly hall.
Recommended must-see:
- Stained glass with the coat of arms of Sombor above the entrance to the county building
- Drawing "Sombor seen through the eyes of a bird"
- Statues of Minerva and Justice in the ceremonial hall
- "Phenomenon of Mona Lisa" in the painting "Battle of Senta" - the second horseman on the left side of the painting
- Artist's self-portrait in the painting "Battle of Senta" - the first horseman on the left side of the painting
