Inner City Franciscan Church, Catholic parish church in Esztergom, Hungary.
The Inner City Franciscan Church is a parish church in Esztergom featuring Baroque architectural elements throughout its structure. The interior displays detailed frescoes and ornate altar pieces that decorate the walls and chancel area.
Construction took place between 1700 and 1717 when the local community and the Franciscan order worked together to build this church. It was created during the period when Baroque style was becoming important in the region.
The church is dedicated to Saint Anne, and its parish fair (kermesse) is held on the Sunday after 26 July. Inside lies the tomb of Bishop István Zadravecz. The Franciscan origin is recalled by the three saints' statues in the facade niches.
The church is located on Bottyán János Street in the city center and is open to visitors. Since it remains an active place of worship, it is best to check opening hours before visiting and enter respectfully.
The church keeps a relic of Carlo Acutis, placed there at a Mass on 31 May 2026 and displayed in a permanent case, so it can be seen at any time. The Franciscans were already in Esztergom in the early 1220s, during the lifetime of Francis of Assisi, and their first church here was the first Franciscan church in Hungary.
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