The first Beautiful Hungarian Map competition dates back to 1996. The aim has been to raise the level of Hungarian map culture and help high-quality maps gain more ground. To achieve this aim, the Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics of Eötvös Lorand University (formerly Lazarus Mapping Foundation) and the Map Collection of NSZL invite entries to win the title of “Beautiful Hungarian Map” each year.
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The first Beautiful Hungarian Map competition dates back to 1996. The aim has been to raise the level of Hungarian map culture and help beautifully made maps gain more ground. To achieve this aim, the Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics of Eötvös Lorand University (formerly Lazarus Mapping Foundation) and the Map Collection of NSZL invite entries to win the title of “Beautiful Hungarian Map” each year [2].
This year, 15 contestants sent in 29 entries which have been evaluated and awarded, respectively, by a jury including experts and laymen at the same time. Chairman of the jury was János Káldos, Deputy Director-General of National Széchényi Library. An exhibition, based on the competing items, will present an overall view of maps produced by the Hungarian map making community in 2015 to the general public.
An exhibition based on competing items will be open in NSZL between April 1 and April 30, 2016. You can have a look at the exhibition in the Ceremonial Hall of National Széchényi Library on Floor 6, Tuesday to Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. On the occasion of the opening ceremony, it can be attended free of charge. The aim of the exhibition is to promote companies and organizations making cartographic works and to draw the attention of not only professionals but also of the general public to new developments in this field.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition and the announcement of winners will start at 3 p.m., on April 1, 2016 in the Ceremonial Hall of National Széchényi Library, on Floor 6.
Welcome speech will be delivered by János Káldos, Deputy Director-General of National Széchényi Library.
The event will be introduced by academician Dr. István Klinghammer.
Awards will be presented by Dr. István Klinghammer and János Káldos.
At the ceremony, we will also present a new map historical blog launched by the Map Collection of National Széchényi Library and targeting all those who are interested in maps.
The event can be attended free of charge. We are looking forward to seeing you in National Széchényi Library!