St. Anne’s Church
On the shores of the Danube River is St. Anne's Church, founded between 1740 and 1762. It was built in an Italian Baroque style and has been rebuilt several times.
St. Anne’s Church is considered by many to be the best example of Italian Baroque architecture in Budapest. Its construction was begun by Kristóf Hamon in 1740 and was completed by Mátyás Nepauer in 1762.
The temple has suffered over 200 years of wars, floods, and earthquakes.
The authorities spoke about knocking it down on several occasions due to its pitiful appearance, especially when the Budapest Metro was being constructed.
Finally, they decided to keep the church and it was restored between 1970 and 1984.
Inside the Church
The church’s interior is very colourful with various 20th-century frescoes, as well as 18th-century paintings. The temple is very representative with its two spires on the building’s facade.
St Anne doesn’t offer guided tours and only opens during the services. This church also organizes classic music concerts.
Schedule
Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 6:30 pm.
Sundays: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm.
Transport
Metro: Batthyány tér, line M2 (red).
Tram: Batthyány tér, lines 19 and 41.
Bus: Batthyány tér, lines 11, 39, 86, 111, 160 and 260.
Nearby places
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (289 m) Fisherman’s Bastion (460 m) Matthias Church (509 m) Budapest Parliament (573 m) Buda Castle Labyrinth (693 m)
