Matthias-Church is one of the most famous landmarks in Hungary. The construction of the Romanesque style church happened between 1255 and 1269, during the reign of IV. Béla. This was the place where the papal bull ordering the midday bell toll in memoriam of the victory on the Turkish army at Nándorfehérvár was announced. King Matthias (Mátyás) held his wedding ceremony here with his first and second wives, Katalin Podjebrad and Betrix. (The church was named after the king’s wedding). The Turkish conquerors also held the building in great respect; Sultan Suleiman gave the thanksgiving ceremony here in 1541 after the occupation of Buda Castle.
In the 15th century the church was reconstructed and since then several changes have been done as well. The inside of the church is decorated by frescos from Károly Lotz and Bertalan Székely. The church serves as a concert-hall in summer.
Transportation: Buda side, Castle bus, Bus No. 16 – Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér)
Opening hours: Monday - Friday:9:00 -17:00; Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00; Sunday: 13:00 - 17:00
Entrance fee: 450 -1100 HUF
+36-1-355-5657
Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2.
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