The western walls of the fortress, built on the bank of the Tisza River in the thirteenth century, lie in present-day Széchenyi Square, which was once a training ground for soldiers defending the fortress and the main market. This spacious square, covering more than 50,000 square metres, is lined with ancient trees, magnificent magnolia flowers and many other unique plants, and houses many statues of influential figures in the history of Szeged and the country.