Matthias Church (Budapest)
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Matthias Church (Budapest) - by Martin Martinez on Google





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.
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
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:0h 50m
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
Max total number:8
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:17
Price for familyHUF 6,900