Officially, the temple bears the name of the Virgin Mary, but residents of the capital name it in honor of the Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. For Budapest, the architecture of the temple is quite unusual, since Gothic elements prevail in it. The church regularly hosts musical evenings where you can listen to the organ, violin, choral singing. The first church on the site of the modern temple appeared in the XI century at the behest of Prince Istvan.
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Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2
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+36 1 355 5657
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14.09.23
Heimdal
Wow, what an amazing church and in a beautiful area too . I came to Budapest specifically to visit St Stephens Basilica and left totally confused .There are so many lovely churches here, and this one is right up there .
The beautiful roof reminded me.. Read more » of St Stephens Cathedral in Vienna and inside just got even more beautiful .
It may be me being not very travelled and a bit thick but this must be a one off . It is stunning and I left awestruck .
I was lucky enough to be treated to a very talented young man playing a beautiful piece on the organ . He was great a real star in my opinion .
Personally I loved the pulpit and a sort of telescopic Lamb of God window it was great .
29.08.23
Mer-Ria
Stained glass windows and the airy heights of a church? Let there be light and good golly what a sight.
Though its small and quaint, it has many artifacts and a wholesome ambience. Attendants were very nice and helpful.
72 day card only offers free .. Read more »access
20.08.23
Chandra
The Fisherman's Bastion area is already known for its amazing views, and having a beautiful church there adds to its charm. When you visit, you'll be amazed by the church's beauty amidst the historical walls of the bastion.
13.08.23
Paulius
Tickets for entry are across the plaza, with an optional extra ticket for going up the tower (around 300 steps).
Architecturally aesthetic church that’s worth a visit if you’re religious or just want a quick sightsee. It takes about 30 m.. Read more »inutes to see everything inside and while the displays show more about the history of the church, it’s all pretty similar to other touristy churches, so it can be boring for some.
01.08.23
Reshma
A must visit site, it is more beautiful in person. With a breathtaking view of the Danube and the other side of the river. Although I did not go inside, just walking around the outside is unbelievably amazing!
24.07.23
Sahar
One of the most beautiful and unique church architectures I've ever seen, from outside and inside. You need to buy a ticket to go inside, but it is totally worth it. In front of the church there is the fisherman's bastion, creating a nice a.. Read more »nd beautiful atmosphere. Totally recommended to visit!
16.07.23
Venu
Spectacularly well maintained church.
If you’re lucky, there will be live music when you are visiting and you get to enjoy the amazing acoustics of the building.
This is in a very well visited part of budapest so if you want to get a private .. Read more »moment alone, you will want to come early before the crowds show up. Afternoons are not recommended for this reason.
Set aside an hour so you can do justice to this church.
11.07.23
Noushin
Magnificent church. Very beautiful and impressive. lots of beautiful and breathtaking details. I loved every single corner of it. inside the church you can see some valuable objects too. The paintings and ceiling craftsmanship were amazing.
08.07.23
Lorant
Matthias Church in Budapest is an absolute gem. This architectural masterpiece effortlessly blends history, culture, and spirituality, leaving visitors in awe. The intricate details of its exterior and the exquisite craftsmanship inside are simply br.. Read more »eathtaking. Stepping into the church feels like stepping into a different era, immersing you in the rich tapestry of Hungary's past. The vibrant stained glass windows illuminate the space, casting a spellbinding glow that adds to the ethereal atmosphere. Whether you're captivated by history, appreciate stunning architecture, or seek a moment of tranquility, Matthias Church is a must-visit destination that will leave an indelible impression on your heart and mind.
17.06.23
Paresh
Very elegant & pretty. The church pillars and ceiling are hand painted. Not many churches allow to use stairs and view from 2nd floor and this church allows.
You can conduct weddings :)
10.06.23
Samkhya
Wonderful architecture, the top tiles are colorful are unique for that place. The inside acoustic is awesome, the person in charge of the piano played a piece in the organ, it literally blew our mind. The museum, collection of seals, artifacts, treas.. Read more »ures are interesting.
08.06.23
Becky
Gorgeous church near sights Buda castle and fisherman’s bastion! Church entry tickets are 2500ft each, worth it for the beautiful interior. The church museum is also included in the ticket. Lovely worship space, amazing architecture. Definitely.. Read more » worth the visit!
07.06.23
Latoya
Such a gorgeous church. We didn't tour the church itself because we didn't have the proper attire. No short clothing is allowed to enter. That was fine with us because the area around has plenty to do and see.
07.12.22
Sushruta
Amazing church built in Gothic fashion. It is more beautiful from the inside, and has very unique architecture and design. The small fee you pay to visit the inside is worth the experience. There are several info placards inside that guide and inform.. Read more » you about the history of the church. Museum is accessible up the stairs and included in the ticket. Visit inside the church is a must.
02.10.22
Trang
Magnificent church, together with the castle making the whole complex so beautiful. The church itself is very impressive. So if you go to the Buda castle and hill area, ensure to walk all the way to the end for this spectacular church and surrounding.. Read more » area. You can have great view of Budapest parliament from here too. Highly recommended!
08.08.22
Abigail
Definitely add this stop to your walking tour of Budapest. The location of the church itself is worth checking out. The outside of the church is impressive. You have to purchase a ticket to the inside across the street at the ticket booths. The whole.. Read more » inside of the church is decorative and painted. There is another booth next door to buy tickets to the walking path across the street along the water with arch views along the water.
28.07.22
Liam
A truly unique church in Europe. Not too grand, but also not small. The church is beautifully decorated with patterns usually not seen in other churches. Very hard to believe that this was once a mosque. Exterior tower is nice. Went for a High Mass s.. Read more »ervice to get the full effect of the worship space - truly stunning. As a tech geek, I was impressed to see a transparent screen used to display the words to the hymns, readings, and sermons. Don’t forget to visit the side chapels.
Great surroundings as well, a must for tourists.
28.07.22
Minnie
Old churches always amaze me and I love visiting them.
This place is amazing. The red and green decoration on the walls is something to see!
Along with the stain glass windows and amazing altar.
There is also a little museum tucked away that gives yo.. Read more »u a story of this churches history.
It's a must if you visit Budapest
18.07.22
Swati
One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. Very beautiful architecture, color, and roof of the church. Just wow!! Painting inside the church is so elegant and mesmerizing. We visited the church both during the day and night. Separate ticke.. Read more »ts for church and the tower.
05.07.22
Moniruzzaman
An amazing place, and an even better view from the top of the tower! Entrance tickets are purchased at the box office across from the church, there are several tours a day. There are 197 steps to the top and you go with a guide who speaks in English .. Read more »and the local language. Also, there are many seating areas around the church where you can enjoy the beautiful view. Don't miss out if you're in Budapest!
25.06.22
Petras
A very beautiful place that should be visited by everyone who comes to Budapest. A wonderful view of the city. Impressive surroundings and Mathias church both from the outside and inside. Where you can go around the whole interior. And if you man.. Read more »age to hear the sound of the organ, I think it will be remembered for a long time.
16.04.22
Shoe
The most beautiful church in Hungary, they say. And one of the most beautiful I've ever visited, and trust me I've seen a few and the best around Europe! Easily beats some very heavy names out there! Very warmly decorated, really good vibes.. Read more », the balconies and the upper level tour a super plus! Stunning to say the least.
26.02.22
Victoria
Never seen any other church like this. Absolutely amazing from inside out. The exterior and the tiles on the roof is fantastic. The interior is all painted out, it looks like a wallpaper but it's not. So beautiful. It's worth visiting
01.02.22
Conor
A great part of Hungary, was very peaceful and quiet here. You can pay a small price to go in to the church and have a look around which I would recommend due to the beautiful architecture. You can pay a small price and climb the tower which I would .. Read more »recommend, you may struggle this if you are older and scared of heights. I think it is 197 steps tall with fantastic views all over Budapest.
23.01.22
David
Beautiful church, you get to see what true creativity looks like when expensive materials like marble are not available. Great interior design, small exhibition and student discount granted even to Swiss citizens. Take your time to explore the connec.. Read more »ted area, there are many beautiful areas nearby so quite a win by default. Also you are going to catch a breathtaking view on the Pest side of Budapest. Truly lovely :)
10.01.22
Andrijana
An amazing place, and an even better view from the top of the tower! Entrance tickets are purchased at the box office across from the church, there are several tours a day. There are 197 steps to the top and you go with a guide who speaks in English .. Read more »and the local language. Also, there are many seating areas around the church where you can enjoy the beautiful view. Don't miss out if you're in Budapest!
21.12.21
Thomas
Such a beautiful ?, monumental and peaceful place ⛪. No guide guy available here, so you need discover this place by yourself but no worries you will enjoy it ?.
You can take pictures ? without any additional fee.
I was there during Christmas ? time .. Read more »and there was a just one ticket sales counter ?, so I must wait in the queue for ~16 minutes.
Don't forget also visit first floor of the church ⛪ which is included in the ticket as well.
Tickets can be paid by a card ?.
This place definitely worth of your visit.
18.12.21
Krishna
Beautiful Church! A must see for tourists. Everything you need to chill is nearby. Amazing views of river, bridges and parliament. Many great restaurants and coffee/wine shops close by. Our family enjoyed an evening here. Peaceful n take all your str.. Read more »ess away ?
01.11.21
Ivana
Amazing, both exterior and interior. Has a nice small museum inside. Everything is bright and painted in vivid colours, very different than most of the other cathedrals.
I assume climbing the tower offers amasing view, but you can go there only in th.. Read more »e afternoon.
04.10.21
Bill
This is a really interesting church. You have opulence of many Roman Catholic churches, but this one doesn't overwhelm you. Then you have a look outide and you can see patches in the stone. They repaired bullet holes from WWII. There are a .. Read more »lot of quaint shops near here
25.08.21
Lars
Beautiful church, incredibly detailed. Was hard to find a brick that wasn't decorated. Easily worth it for me. Also has a small museum inside, which takes you up a floor for an even better view.
29.07.21
Orestis
Magnificent church with great architectural interest. However! It is a church!! Why need to pay for a ticket to enter?? Please also carefull in specific stairs which are quite narrow - mainly for elder people
09.07.21
Cleopatra
Definitely worth it to visit the church! The architecture and the design are really nice. The tour in the tower was also interesting and the view from the top also nice. To visit both you need to pay 2 different tickets which makes the whole visit ki.. Read more »nd of expensive.
25.03.21
Manan
Budapest is an amazing city with not just stunning architectural marvels, but also the vibe there is infectious. We went to Matthias church during the city walking tour. The walk till the church was a fascinating one, with a lot of climbing, explorin.. Read more »g involved and was a lot of fun. The church area was a huge one, with a lot of tourists crowding the place, but the feel was amazing. The grandness, the architecture and the history behind it were all very impressive. There are a lot of restaurants also for the tourists to just sit back, relax and have a beer and some snacks to reenergise themselves after a long walk. Overall, a brilliant experience.
03.03.21
The
Really worth a visit. Sometimes they have free concert on.. The funicular can be crowded so you could always come back down via the stairs on the far side of the hill. There are some enchanting little streets as you exit. Budapest is an amazing City!
13.10.20
Carlos
Amazing place. A historic building on the Holy Trinity Square. You will love the architecture.
03.09.20
Asiyah
Seeing this church is something fascinating. It does not leave anyone indifferent, it's simply beautiful. It is definitely not like other churches. Budapest is full of attractive sites that attract tourists from around the world. Among them is t.. Read more »his beautiful church, the church of St. Matthias (Mátyás Templom). The church was built by King Istvan in 1015. The real name of this church is the church of Our Lady, but it is often used as the church name of St. Matthias. It was named in the 15th century by King Matthias. He renewed the church, and he married twice in this church. It is located on the side of Buda and next to the Fisherman's Bastion. The atmosphere is beautiful inside the church and outside the church. The interior of the church is a blend of styles from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The church has become a traditional church for royal wedding, but also for crowning. It is very nice and worth visiting. We enjoyed every step.
26.08.20
Tal
Live this place ... The view on Pest side is incredible and the place is beautiful
23.08.20
Prianka
If you visit Budapest, this is something you don't have to miss. It's so detailed, its roof is really eye catching and dreamy. It's something unique!
Don't miss it. Beautiful ?
23.08.20
Daniel
I'd say the price is worth it. A uniquely beautiful place.
21.08.20
Agata
What an amazing place, this looks like Disney film! Beautiful and worth seeing. Must see in Budapest!
16.08.20
Vinh
The Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle (Hungarian: Nagyboldogasszony-templom), more commonly known as the Matthias Church (Hungarian: Mátyás-templom), more rarely the Coronation Church of Buda, is a Roman Catholic church locate.. Read more »d in the Holy Trinity Square, Budapest, Hungary, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion at the heart of Buda's Castle District. According to church tradition, it was originally built in Romanesque style in 1015, although few references exist. The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century. It was the second largest church of medieval Buda and the seventh largest church of the medieval Hungarian Kingdom.
It is a historic building with an important history. Two Kings of Hungary were crowned within its walls: Franz Joseph I of Hungary and Elisabeth, and Charles IV of Hungary and Zita of Bourbon-Parma.
The church was also the location of the "Mary-wonder." In 1686 during the siege of Buda city by the Holy League a wall of the church collapsed due to cannon fire. It turned out that an old votive Madonna statue was hidden behind the wall. As the sculpture of the Virgin Mary appeared before the praying Muslims, the morale of the muslim garrison collapsed and the city fell on the same day.
Excerpt from Wikipedia
09.08.20
Ruben
My last visit here was special. It was raining cats and dogs. This decreased the amount of tourists and made it, surprisingly, the most beautiful visit so far. An old Hungarian man was playing accordion next to us, which made the raining view an abso.. Read more »lutely magical moment.
30.07.20
Victoria
It’s an absolutely marvellous church, I find both parts, the exterior and the interior, just amazing, there’s so much work done there that you don’t know where to look, everything is so eye-catching that you could spend hours inside.. Read more » looking at every little detail. Highly recommended.
20.06.20
Varun
One of the best places in Budapest for chilling. Amazing spot, vibrant colours all around and a bit touristy. Nice place to spot some great views of the city.
4.9 / 103
