Szerb templom, Serbian Orthodox church in District V, Hungary.
The Szerb templom is a Serbian Orthodox church in Budapest's District V, built with brick using Baroque architectural style and Renaissance interior details. The structure contains internal sections designed to accommodate the congregation according to Orthodox practices.
The Serbian community founded this church in 1695 after obtaining permission from local authorities, with architect András Mayerhoffer completing construction in 1733. This period marked the establishment of a permanent Orthodox presence in Budapest's urban center.
The church reflects Serbian Orthodox practices through its distinctive iconostasis and liturgical arrangements visible in the interior. Visitors can see how the space is organized according to Orthodox traditions that remain active today.
The church is located less than 100 meters from Váci Street, Budapest's main pedestrian zone, at 2-4 Szerb utca in the city center. The location makes it accessible on foot from most downtown attractions.
The garden preserves historical tombstones of Serbian believers buried in Pest, keeping memories of earlier generations of the community alive. These gravestones show how the church remained connected to local Serbian families across many decades.
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