Matthias Church
Matthias Church is the most visited Roman Catholic temple in Budapest. It is located in the heart of the Castle district. The church was originally called “The Church of Our Lady.”
Mátyás-templo, in Hungarian, was established between the 13th and 15th century. At the end of the 19th century, it was completely renovated. It has a predominantly neo-Gothic style.
The church houses the burials of Béla III of Hungary and his wife Agnes of Antioch, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1172 to 1196. Matthias Church has witnessed several Royal weddings and coronations, including that of Charles I in 1916 (the last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
Thanks to its impressive acoustics, Matthias Church hosts organ and classic music concerts quite frequently.
Surroundings of the Church
If you want to make the most of your time in Castle Hill, we recommend combining your visit to Matthias Church with your visit to the Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Schedule
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm.
Saturdays: 9 am – 12:15 pm.
Sundays: 12:30 pm – 5 pm.
The opening hours for tourists can vary without prior notice.
Price
Adults: 2,900 Ft (US$ 7.46)
Students and Seniors over 60: 2,300 Ft (US$ 5.91).
Children under 6: free entry.
Families (2 adults + 1 to 6 children): 6,900 Ft (US$ 17.75).
Transport
Funicular Budavári Sikló.
Bus: Szentháromság tér, lines 16, 16A and 116.
Nearby places
Fisherman’s Bastion (53 m) Buda Castle Labyrinth (211 m) Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (321 m) St. Anne’s Church (509 m) Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest (764 m)
