St. Matthias Church

It was a 10-15 minute leisurely walk from Buda Castle to the St. Matthias Church.
It’s still within the Castle district. It’s smaller than the Basilica, but it’s an equally beautiful Roman Catholic church in the heart of Budapest.

St. Mathiass Church, April 26, 2015 212

It’s Sunday, that’s why no soul here.

old town near St. Mathiass Church April 26, 2015 213

It’s only in Europe that I get to experience this empty-street thing.

Len, street near St. Matthias Church, April 26, 2015 208

Sziasztok (hello, hi)

Len, near St. Matthias, April 26, 2015 210

I got excited upon seeing a Herend Antique Store, but it was closed pala kasi it was a Sunday.
Herend antique store,  April 26, 2015 215

Sayang closed. I wouldn’t be able to return to this place.
closed Herend store April 26, 2015 217

St. Matthias Church, Budapest, April 26, 2015 218

Very quiet streets, very clean too.
buda's castle district, April 26, 2015 222

I spoke too soon, here comes the throngs of tourists, all going to the church.
tourists, going to St. Matthias, April 26, 2015 223

Castle district, April 26, 2015 224

Aileen with her favorite pose has a perfect background,
Aileen,  St. Mathiass Church, April 26, 2015 221

the Gothic revival architectural style of the St. Matthias Church
Gothic revival architecture, April 26, 2015 225

I want to have a door this big.
OMB,  St. Matthias Church doors, April 26, 2015 227

Let’s look at the inside.

The church was originally built in Romanesque style in the year 1015. It underwent extensive restoration works in the 13th century after it was destroyed in 1241 by the Mongols. A wall collapsed in 1686 after being hit by a cannon.

The church was used from 1944-1945 as a German and Soviet military camps during the World War II. It was restored using funds from the Hungarian government after the war in 1950. Work continued until 1970. Another major restoration was done from 2006 to 2013 at a cost of HUF 9.4 billion or Euro 31,500,000.

Altar,  St. Matthias, April 26, 2015 238

I have an impression that architects, interior designers, carpenters, masons, laborers, in the olden days were more meticulous, look at this Gothic style pulpit. I don’t think anyone would care to replicate something like that in this age and time. Mga tamad na tayo ngayon. Puro straight lines na lang ang designs.
Gothic pulpit, April 26, 2015 240

I made two wishes as usual. For my family’s good health and safety.
candle offering, St. Matthiass, April 26, 2015 242

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