Matthias Church, Roman Catholic church in Castle District, Budapest, Hungary
The church displays a Gothic Revival architecture with a distinctive colored tiled roof and two asymmetrical towers reaching toward the sky.
King Béla IV initiated the construction in 1255, while architect Frigyes Schulek executed a complete renovation between 1873 and 1896.
The interior contains frescoes, stained glass windows, and carved altarpieces that illustrate religious stories and Hungarian historical events.
Visitors can access the church through the main entrance on Trinity Square, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the day.
During the Ottoman occupation of Budapest, the church served as a mosque, with its Christian artworks concealed behind thick walls.
Location: Budapest District I
Location: Budapest
Inception: 1255
Founders: Béla IV of Hungary
Architects: Frigyes Schulek
Official opening: 1896
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Website: https://matyas-templom.hu
GPS coordinates: 47.50194,19.03417
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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