Békéscsaba is often referred to as the capital of Viharsarok (storm corner). The town became the county seat due to the fact that Hungary lost the large towns in the south-east (Arad, Nagyvárad) after the Treaty of Trianon. Painter Mihály Munkácsy spent his childhood in the town. To commemorate this fact, a memorial house was founded, where 21 of his paintings are presented including the work called Mereng? n? (Contemplating woman). The Meseház (Tale House) was established by artist Mihály Schéner. His statues, gingerbread figures and drawings can be seen in the building complex consisting of two cottages, where folk art exhibitions and handcrafts workshops for children are held.
