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Matthias Church (Budapest)

2 Szentháromság tér, Budapest,

Description

Matthias Church was first constructed in the 11th century but was rebuilt in the 14th century in Gothic style and turned by the Ottomans into a mosque in 1541. Baroque elements were added after the reconquest of Buda by the Catholics and it was extensively restored (neo-Gothic) in the late 19th century. The main architectural highlight is the asymmetrical façade with the old Bela Tower and its coloured tiled roof on the left side, the central rose window and main portal, and the soaring and recent-looking bell tower on the right / south side. Inside, there are decorated walls and ceilings, stained-glass windows, coronation flags, an impressive pulpit and the Tombs of Béla III of Hungary and Agnes of Antioch.

Access & Transport

The church is located on the Holy Trinity Square, next to Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya) and near the Buda Castle, on the western bank of the Danube in central Budapest. The Halász tram stop (19, 41) is at the base of the stairs leading to Halászbástya and the Halász station (M2, H5) is just a little further downstream. It is also possible to come from the "back side" and avoid the stairs with the Déli train station and tram stops (17, 41, 56, 59, 61) about 1km to the west.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with Fisherman's Bastion from where you can get fantastic views over the city and the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum.

Meta review

One of the best-known and most popular churches in Budapest and quite well rated by online reviewers who mostly enjoy its multi-coloured roof and the coronation flags inside. They also mention the fantastic location on Castle Hill with the views from Fisherman's Bastion and the way it is impressively lit up at night. A few stray comments that the exterior looks a little too new or fake but that is only because some sections had to be restored in the late 19th century.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. The entrance fee helps preserve this historic building, part of the city's cultural and architectural heritages

Conclusion

Not your typical medieval church and the mix of architectural styles is somewhat distracting but the building has an interesting history and several unusual decorative features inside (incl. the coronation flags) that make a visit worthwhile.

Key positive

Mezzanine provides unusual perspective into the nave

Colourful interior ornamentation

Key negative

None

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions and accessible except for the tower and mezzanine

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:0h 50m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday09:00 - 17:00

Thursday09:00 - 17:00

Friday09:00 - 17:00

Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Sunday13:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Price for the Church. Tower is 3,400/2,900 HUF
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
HUF 2,300
Adult
18 - 59
HUF 2,900
Child
6 - 17
HUF 2,300
Infant
0 - 5
HUF 0
Price for students is 2,300 HUF
Family price

Max total number:8

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:17

Price for familyHUF 6,900

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