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Matthias Church

Churches & cathedrals ·Budapest ·Closed
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About

Matthias Church in Budapest: a neo-Gothic Catholic church on Holy Trinity Square, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion in the Castle District.

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Why go

  • The Maria Gate on the southwest side, begun in 1370 under Louis I, showing the Virgin Mary falling asleep.
  • The Ecclesiastical Art Museum, from the medieval crypt up to St. Stephen Chapel, with replicas of the royal crown and coronation jewels.
  • The Chapel of the Knights of Malta, where the coats-of-arms of knights who died that year go on the wall each All Souls Day.
  • The five-manual organ, which the war damaged, was repaired and blessed again in 1984.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 13:00
Sunday13:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Matthias TowerThe octagonal tower right of the nave, finished in 1470 as a new collegiate bell tower.Right of the nave1470 On the map
  • Loreto ChapelBuilt in 1707 under the southern tower; its Madonna statue dates from the late 17th century.Beneath the southern tower, to the left of the main portal1707 On the map
  • Bride's GateIts south gate is still called the Bride's Gate, after the royal weddings held inside the church.South side of the church On the map
  • PulpitDesigned by Frigyes Schulek, with figures of the four evangelists and the Latin doctors on its parapet.Inside the church On the map

Know before you go

  • Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00.
  • Tower tickets are valid only for the date and time chosen when buying.
  • A church ticket can be used on any day within its calendar year, not only on the day chosen.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • A family, pensioner or student discount requires an ID card, shown at the church entrance.
  • A family ticket suits two adults with more than one child.

Legends and hidden details

  • Legend has it that Gül Baba, a dervish of the Bektashi order, has his tomb near Margaret Bridge, the world's northernmost Islamic pilgrimage site.
  • Legend says a statue of Mary was walled up in the church shortly before 1541.

Services and visiting hours

Audioguide
Hungarian, English, Italian and Polish Audio and extra information at each station. The first three chapters are free of charge.
Starting the audioguide
Scan the QR code on site with your own fully charged smartphone Connect to the church's free Wi-Fi first. An access code is also needed.
Wi-Fi
Free, available throughout the church

Interesting facts6

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  1. It is officially dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption.

    Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Budavár - Wikipedia

  2. Its popular name honours Matthias Corvinus, also known as Mátyás Hunyadi.

    Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Budavár - Wikipedia
  3. 1723

    Seven bells, three of them dating from 1723, 1724 and 1891.

    Matthias Church - Wikipedia

  4. Among the churches of medieval Buda, it ranked second in size.

    Matthias Church - Wikipedia

  5. It lies within a district protected by Unesco.

    Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Budavár - Wikipedia

  6. Several rulers were crowned in the church.

    Matthias Church - Wikipedia

Shorts

Sources: Matthias Church - Wikipedia · Budapest/Budavár - Wikivoyage (see) · Matthias Church Ticket purchase – Church of Our… · History of the Church – Matthias Church Ticket … · Buy Tickets – Matthias Church Ticket purchase · Matthiaskirche (Budapest) - Wikipedia · Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Budavár - … · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Matthias Church in Budapest?

Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:00, and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00.

Where is Matthias Church in Budapest?

It stands at Szentháromság tér 2, on Holy Trinity Square in front of the Fisherman's Bastion in the Castle District.

Do I need to book tickets for Matthias Church in advance?

Tower tickets are valid only for the date and time you choose when buying. A church ticket works on any day within its calendar year. Tickets are non-refundable.

Is the Matthias Church audioguide free?

The first three audioguide chapters are free of charge. It is offered in Hungarian, English, Italian and Polish and runs on your own smartphone, connected to the church's free Wi-Fi.

Can children visit Matthias Church with a family ticket?

A family ticket suits two adults with more than one child. Family, pensioner and student discounts need an ID card shown at the church entrance.

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