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The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle

Name: The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Step inside Matthias Church, the Gothic landmark of Buda Castle Hill. Look up at the painted interior, then browse the ecclesiastical art museum before walking out to Fisherman's Bastion.

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Full description

The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle, widely known as Matthias Church, is a 13th-century Gothic church on Castle Hill named after King Matthias, who married here. It stands beside Fisherman's Bastion, and its intricate exterior and decorated interior draw many first-time visitors to Budapest.

Reviewers praise the architecture inside and out, and the building includes an ecclesiastical art museum. Entry is ticketed and it is best combined with the surrounding castle district, where the bastion and views over the Danube are only steps away.

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Address

Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary · I. kerület

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit in the morning to avoid the heaviest crowds
combine it with Fisherman's Bastion next door
check for concerts or services that may limit access.

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Reviews

After visiting the main castle area, we walked over to this beautiful part of the town. The Gothic church is absolutely stunning from the outside with its intricate architecture, even though we didn't go indoors. Right next to it, the stone terraces offer an incredibly beautiful view over the Danube River, looking…

Pasan Sensouk

1/5

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