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Cathedral of the Assumption

Cathedral of the Assumption, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Budapest District V, Hungary

The Cathedral of the Assumption is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral at Petőfi tér 2 in Budapest's fifth district, built between 1791 and 1801 to plans by József Jung. Its Neoclassical facade and towers date from Miklós Ybl's 1873 redesign; one tower collapsed in 1945 and was rebuilt in 2008. Inside, a complete iconostasis carved by the Eger woodcarver Talidorosz and painted by the Viennese artist Kuchelmeister was finished around 1809.

The Greek and Macedo-Vlach community of Pest bought a plot near the Danube in 1791 and began construction the same year to designs by József Jung. The church was consecrated in 1801 by Dionysius Popović, Bishop of Buda. Miklós Ybl remodelled the facade and tower in 1873, and one tower collapsed during the 1945 siege of Budapest; it was rebuilt in 2008.

The cathedral is an active place of worship for Budapest's Eastern Orthodox community, where services follow the Byzantine rite with chanting and incense. Visitors who step inside during a quiet moment can observe the rows of icons displayed on the iconostasis.

The building is located in the fifth district, Budapest's historic center, and is easy to reach on foot from many nearby landmarks. Access may be limited during religious services, so visiting outside of main service times gives a better chance to look around freely.

Although the church was built in a Neoclassical style typical of central European architecture, it houses a complete Orthodox iconostasis inside, which is unusual for a building with this kind of exterior. This combination reflects the community's choice to fit into the city's urban fabric without giving up its own religious tradition.

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Architects
József Jung, Miklós Ybl
Architectural style
Neoclassical architecture
Address
Petőfi tér 2
GPS coordinates
47.49333,19.05083
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October 24, 2026 21:11
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