Reformed Church of Pápa, Reformed Christianity church in Pápa, Hungary

The Reformed Church of Pápa stands on Március 15. tér, next to the Reformed Theological Seminary and Gymnasium. Its two 54-metre towers frame a façade with twin windows and a three-part window, joined by an arched gable topped by stone chalices. The interior has white walls, a wide barrel-vaulted ceiling on slender columns, and galleries on three sides.

The congregation's earlier church, rebuilt in 1783 on the site of a former farm-tool store, served until 1941. Fundraising for a larger church began in the late 19th century and gathered pace under pastor József Kis, reaching 50,000 crowns by 1906. The First World War devalued the collected money, and the Jókai Theatre, built in 1881, was demolished only in 1931. The foundation stone was laid on 20 September 1932; the church was consecrated on 31 October 1941.

The name Újtemplom (New Church) distinguishes it from the older Reformed church used from 1784 to 1941. The four bells were first rung at their consecration on 20 September 1936, the first Reformed bells heard in Pápa in 218 years. Two were confiscated for war purposes in 1944; the larger was replaced in 1988, the smaller by a bell bought from the Reformed church of Dáka.

Visitors can attend regular worship services and explore the building during opening hours. It is helpful to check ahead for service times and any special events that may be taking place.

The two towers are 54 metres high, and the four bells were first rung in 1936, the first Reformed bells heard in Pápa for 218 years. Two of them were confiscated and melted down for war purposes in 1944; the larger was replaced in 1988, while the smaller was substituted with a bell bought from the Reformed church of nearby Dáka.