AQUINCUM MUSEUM AND RUINS

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" In line with the Puritanism of Protestant churches the building, a striking feature in Deák Square, is characterized by the typical simplicity of early neo-Classicism. Although the church was built between 1797–1808, its final facade with tympanum supported by Doric columns was completed only...

DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE

" The glorious building in Byzantine-Moorish style is Europe’s largest synagogue. It was built by Viennese architect Ludwig Förster in the middle of the 19th century. One of Budapest’s most imposing historical monuments, it is faced in white and red brick, with a wealth of ceramic decorative...

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INNER CITY CALVINIST CHURCH

" Built in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style, its four-column portico at the main entrance was built by József Hild. The organ loft and pulpit were also built to his designs. The church has renowned stained glass windows designed by the master artist Miksa Róth. The church treasury...

INNER CITY PARISH CHURCH

" The oldest church in Pest, built in the 12th century in Romanesque style on the site of the grave of martyr Bishop Gellért. Nothing remains of the original church; over the centuries it took on Gothic features, and during the 17th century it was used by the Turks as a mosque. Following a fire in...

INNER CITY FRANCISCAN CHURCH

"In the 13th century a monastery and church stood on the site of the present-day church, while its current decorative Baroque form was given in the 18th century. The frescoes speak of the talent of Károly Lotz and Vilmos Tardos Krenner. The Baroque main altar and the statues decorating the altar...

CHURCH OF ST. ELIZABETH OF THE HOUSE OF ÁRPÁD

" Rózsák (Rose) Square and this historical church make up one of the true gems of the city. The Catholic church was built to the designs of Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style between 1893–1901. Its imposing spires rise 76 metres into the air; a statue of St. Elizabeth adorns the crown of the...

FAMOUS HUNGARY: CHURCHES ECCLESIASTICAL COLLECTIONS

" The majority of churches in Budapest are built in Baroque or neo-Classical style, but Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish or even Bauhaus examples can also be found. Nearly all churches are open daily (no charge). All of them are marvellous Budapest sights!"

CONTEMPORARY GALLERIES

"In the past 20 years the number of contemporary galleries in the capital has rocketed. Not only do they liven up the city’s cultural image, but they also form an integral part of international art life that, during the communist regime, was completely or at least partially forbidden. Now these...

OTHER MUSEUMS, EXHIBITION HALLS, GALLERIES

"Pharmacy Museum I., Tárnok utca 18 Tel: 375-9772 www.semmelweis.museum.hu Opening Hours: Tue–Sun: 10.30 am–5.30 pm (1 Nov–15 March: 10.30 am–4 pm) Gizi Bajor Museum of Actors and Actresses XII., Stromfeld Aurél utca 16 Tel: 356-4294 Opening Hours: Thur–Fri: 2–6 pm, Sat–Sun: 10 am–6...