Mátyás Templom (Matthias Church), Budapest
Officially named the Church of Our Lady, this symbol of Buda's Castle District is popularly known as Matthias Church after the much-loved 15th-century Renaissance king who contributed the towers and who was twice married here.
The structure that originally stood here dates to the mid-13th century. However, like other old churches in Budapest, Matthias Church has an interesting history of destruction and reconstruction, and was constantly being refashioned in the architectural style that was popular at the time of reconstruction.
The last two Hungarian kings (Habsburgs) were crowned in this church: Franz Joseph in 1867 (Liszt wrote and performed his Coronation Mass for the occasion) and Charles IV in 1916.
The church interior is decorated with works by two outstanding 19th-century Hungarian painters, Károly Lotz and Bertalan Székely.
Organ concerts are held here every other Friday evening in July and August at 8pm. Daily Mass is held at 8:30am, 12:30pm, and 6pm; Sunday Mass at 8:30am, 9:30am, noon, and 6pm. There were plans for renovation, but these have been put on hold due to financial constraints.
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Quick Facts
| Address: | I. Szentháromság tér 2, Buda, Budapest, Hungary |
| Phone: | 1/315-5657 |
| Bus: | Várbusz from Moszkva tér or no. 16 from Deák tér Castle Hill |
| Funicular: | From Clark Ádám tér to Castle Hill |
| Hours: | Daily 9am-6pm |
| Cost: | 400 Ft ($1.80) |
