Sacred Heart Church, Székesfehérvár, Catholic church in Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
Description
The Sacred Heart Church stands on Rákóczi Street, displaying light-colored walls and geometric architectural forms typical of the early 1900s. The interior houses an organ crafted by the Angster factory and contains extensive records of marriages and baptisms beginning in 1928.
History
The building was constructed in 1911 under architect Jenő Bory's direction as Hungary's first reinforced concrete religious structure. It evolved from a former chapel of an institute and orphanage into an independent parish church.
Culture
The church contains an organ manufactured by the Angster factory and maintains records of local marriages and baptisms dating back to 1928.
Practical
The building sits on a central street, making it straightforward to find and reach on foot. Visitors should note that access may vary depending on religious services and ceremonies taking place.
Did you know?
The building was technologically groundbreaking in 1911, being the first religious structure in Hungary to use reinforced concrete. This material choice allowed the unusually geometric forms that characterize it today.
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