Monastery of St Lawrence at Buda

The Monastery of St Lawrence is a church ruin located between two hills in the Buda district with visible foundation walls and stone remnants. The site contains architectural fragments that reveal the layout of the original religious complex.

Construction began in 1301 under the patronage of King Charles I of Hungary, establishing a major religious center. The site was destroyed during the Ottoman invasion of 1527 and never fully rebuilt.

The site drew pilgrims from across the region who came to venerate its sacred relics and participate in religious devotion. Local monks maintained a center of learning where important religious texts were copied and translated.

The ruins sit on a hillside and can be explored on foot, though sturdy footwear is recommended for the uneven terrain. Carved stones from the site have been preserved and integrated into nearby structures for better viewing.

The site was renowned for housing the sacred relics of St Paul, brought from Venice in 1381, which drew thousands of pilgrims seeking spiritual devotion. This relic made it one of medieval Hungary's most important pilgrimage destinations.

Location: Budapest District II

GPS coordinates: 47.52667,18.95583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00