Hotels near Matthias Church

Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom), officially the Church of Our Lady, has stood on Castle Hill since the 13th century. The current neo-Gothic exterior dates from a major restoration by architect Frigyes Schulek in the late 1800s, but the interior walls are covered in elaborate painted patterns inspired by medieval Hungarian motifs. The diamond-patterned Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles make the church instantly recognisable from across the river.

King Matthias Corvinus married twice inside this church - hence the popular name. The upper gallery houses a small ecclesiastical museum with royal regalia and religious art. Entry costs around 2,500 HUF (€7). Combined with Fisherman's Bastion next door, a visit to both takes about 90 minutes total.

Pro Tip: Organ concerts are held regularly inside the church, often on Friday and Saturday evenings. The acoustics are exceptional and tickets start at around 5,000 HUF (€13) - check the schedule at matyas-templom.hu.