Kirker og synagoger i Budapest

Churches & Synagogues

Budapest’s religious landscape reflects its complex history through diverse architectural styles. This collection spans from the monumental Neo-Renaissance St. Stephen’s Basilica and the Moorish Revival Great Synagogue—the largest in Europe—to the colorful Zsolnay-tiled roof of the Neo-Gothic Matthias Church. The list includes the 13th-century ruins of Mary Magdalene, the Baroque elegance of St. Anne’s, and Modernist landmarks like the Heart of Jesus Parish Church, highlighting the coexistence of Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant traditions across Buda and Pest.

Churches & Synagogues — Kort

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St. Stephen's Basilica

Neo-Renaissance Roman Catholic basilica known for its impressive architecture, historical significance, and as a venue for concerts and religious services.

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Matthias Church

Historic neo-gothic Roman Catholic cathedral known for its architectural beauty and royal significance. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major cultural and religious landmark.

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C

Great Synagogue

Historic synagogue renowned for its Moorish Revival architecture, housing a Jewish museum and Holocaust memorial. It is the largest synagogue in Europe and a significant site of Jewish culture and history.

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D

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Once a glorious temple of God and the place of coronation of the Austro-Hungarian emperor, Francis, all that remains of this 13th-century…

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E

Rumbach Street Synagogue

The Rumbach Street synagogue is located in Belváros, the inner city of the historical old town of Pest, in the eastern section of Budapest.

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Árpádházi Szent Erzsébet templom

Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church designed by Imre Steindl, the architect of the Hungarian Parliament. Located on Rose Square, it features striking twin spires and intricate interior ornamentation completed in 1901.

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Óbuda Synagogue

The Óbuda Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Óbuda, in the III district of Budapest, Hungary.

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Városmajori Jézus Szíve plébániatemplom

A landmark of Hungarian Modernist architecture, this 1933 reinforced concrete church was designed by Bertalan Árkay. It features a separate bell tower and unique Art Deco stained glass and frescoes.

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Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna-templom

A premier example of Italian-influenced Baroque architecture in Hungary, built between 1740 and 1761. Its twin towers dominate Batthyány Square, housing a richly decorated interior with a grand high altar.

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Szent László-kápolna

Known as the Ják Chapel, this Romanesque revival structure in City Park is a replica of the 13th-century Abbey Church of Ják. It features a detailed tiered portal and medieval-style stone carvings.

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Budapest-Kőbányai Evangélikus templom

Budapest's only circular-plan church, this Lutheran place of worship was completed in 1931. It stands as a unique architectural landmark in the Kőbánya district, blending modern and eclectic design elements.

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