Mátyás Templom, A historical crown jewel of Gothic architecture

Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Budapest

Another cathedral with a colorful roof

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Introduction

The Matthias Church, founded in 1015, is one of the historical and grand Gothic buildings in Budapest, Hungary. It was named after King Matthias, who led Hungary to rapid development of politics and culture in the 15th century, and established the largest library in Europe, the Corvinian Library, which collected historical, philosophical, and scientific achievements. Under King Matthias's rule, Hungary's economy, culture, military, and territory reached a peak in history and was deeply respected and loved by the people. Originally named the Church of Our Lady, the church was renamed after King Matthias held his wedding here. Today, it has become a must-visit destination for tourists and hosts music concerts and church activities periodically. In addition, there is a memorial pillar on the nearby Szentháromság Square, which was established in the 18th century to commemorate the victory over the Black Death plague. King Matthias's contributions and influence not only made the church famous, but also brought waves of promotion for the development and progress of Hungary.