10/38.- Budapest, Matthias Church

The official name of Matthias Church is the Church of Our Lady. This Gothic Style church was constructed between the 13th and the 15th centuries. It’s popular name comes from King Matthias, who got married here twice and was the main donor. During the Turkish invasion (1541) it became a Mosque and all its frescoes were destroyed. When the Turks were expelled, the temple became a Jesuits’ Church.

Let’s take a side view of the church ...

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