The name of the Danube bridge between Paks and Kalocsa is revealed

The Kalocsa-Paks Danube Bridge, currently under construction by Duna Aszfalt Zrt., was named after Pál Tomori, the former archbishop of Kalocsa. , according to kalohirek.hu.

Broad support for the Kalocsa architects' proposal

According to the newspaper report, last autumn the Kalocsa Society for Architecture, Heritage Protection and Urban Planning (K.arc) proposed that the latest the structure that had already undergone the traditional barrel rolling ceremony.

The NGO, founded by young architects from Kalocsa, launched its online campaign for the naming in September, which was widely supported by the municipality. Based on this, the organisation also submitted an application to Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium on the matter.

The patriotism of the eponym is unquestionable

"Our proposal has been accepted according to the official notification, and the bridge is already on the Google map with its new name," the newspaper quoted Bálint Horváth, the founder of K.arc. "As a Kalocsa-based value protection group, we felt it was important that the name of the bridge should represent the important place of Sárköz, including Kalocsa, in the history and culture of our country," he added.

<Turning to the personality of Pál Tomori (c.1475 - 29 August 1526), he explained that the Archbishop's historical role was significant both nationally and internationally. "In particular, his role as commander-in-chief at the Battle of Mohács in 1526 and his unwavering efforts to defend the country made his patriotism unquestionable." He said that, despite his significant role, the general's name is undeservedly under-represented.