Church of Matthias

Matthias Church (Mátyás-templo in Hungarian) was founded between the 13th and 15th centuries. The first structure of the church (originally dedicated to Our Lady) was built in 1015 during the reign of the first king of Hungary, Saint Stephen. The present building is very famous for its late Gothic style, was first built in the second half of the 14th century and restored in the late 19th century. Matthias church's name refers not to St. Matthias, but to King. Matthias Corvinus (also known as Matthias I), king of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490, who remodeled the building in the 15th century with the addition of the church's southern tower - the Matthias bell tower.

Ladders in the northwest corner of the church lead to the Matthias Church's Royal Laboratory and Missionary Art Collection (Mátyás-templom Egyházművészeti Gyűteménye), where the crown, altar, and chalice are kept. saints, along with copies of King Saint Stephen's Crown, other objects of coronation including the coronation throne.

Walking up the 200 steps of the bell tower, you will reach the top of the Panorama Tower (Torony Panaráma) with a beautiful view of the city.

Organ concerts take place in the church on certain evenings (usually Fridays and Sundays at 19:00 or 19:30), continuing a tradition dating back to 1867 when Mass for the coronation of the Hungarians of Hungary. Franz Liszt was first held here for the coronation of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth, queens respected by many and affectionately referred to as "Sissi". The organ in Matthias Church has 7,000 pipes, assembled in 1909.

Address: Szentháromság ter 2, 1014 Budapest

Opening hours: - Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00

- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 & Sunday: 13:00 - 17:00

Admission: HUF 1800 (adults) / HUF 1200 (children under 14 years old) / free for children under 6 years old)