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Matthias Church (Matyas Templom)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 146 attractions in Budapest
Traveler Description:
Used over the centuries as a coronation church for the Hungarian kings, the slender and graceful architecture of this beautiful church dominates the...... more » Used over the centuries as a coronation church for the Hungarian kings, the slender and graceful architecture of this beautiful church dominates the main square of the Castle area. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building, Historic site, Ballet
Address: Szentharomsag ter 2 Budapest 1014
Hungary
Tel: 1-355-5657

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2 of 5 stars
MV_Overchurch 8 contributions
Lichfield, United Kingdom
Jan 3, 2009

Other reviewers have pointed out that this is a beautiful church but not as remarkable, architecturally, as others in Budapest. But it is, historically, the coronation church of the Hungarian kings; this is what makes it remarkable. Having read about the last Habsburg coronation, in 1916, in Miklos Banffy's "The Phoenix Land", I went there hoping to see some tangible... more

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3 of 5 stars
Larkie25 210 contributions
Sunshine State
Jul 28, 2008

I thought this church was just so-so. I guess I've seen so many churches (and we went to St. Stephen's that morning) that this one didn't impress me all that much. The neat thing was that the walls were all painted with different pictures and scenes and seeing that was neat and different from what is normally in historic churches.... more

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4 of 5 stars
ramblinfan 1 contribution
Washington, DC
Mar 31, 2008

If you've travelled extensively in Europe, this church is a definite must-see. The walls inside are painted, giving the church a very different feel than other churches in the region. This is where the coronation of Franz Joseph and Sisi who ruled the Austro-Hungarian empire took place, giving history buffs a nice link across the historical empire. Definitely read about... more

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4 of 5 stars
patatasbravas 3 contributions
Manchester
Mar 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The church is undergoing major reconstruction, repairing damage, incurred during WW2, to the bell tower. The parts open to visitors are well worth 800HUF, the atmosphere is pleasant (ignoring the drill & hammer noises). more

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5 of 5 stars
よっち 455 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Mar 31, 2009

壁や柱の文様や色使いはビザンチンの特色が強いハンガリー風装飾で、他のヨーロッパのキリスト教会と趣を異にします。黄金に輝く... more

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4 of 5 stars
サクラ 40 contributions
兵庫
Feb 1, 2009

ブダペストの町はヨーロッパ調の建物が多いのですが、このマーチャーシュ教会は、アジアっぽいような、イスラムっぽいような異質... more

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Matthias Church (Matyas Templom) Address

Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014, Hungary
Tel: 1-355-5657