Religious sites in Keszthely

Religious Sites and Cemeteries

Keszthely’s religious heritage is defined by a diverse collection of architectural styles, ranging from the grand neo-Romanesque Kis Szent Teréz-bazilika to the 18th-century Baroque Szent Miklós cemetery chapel. This list encompasses significant Catholic and Reformed churches, alongside unique sites like the historic dog cemetery established by the Festetics family. These locations offer insight into the town's social history, local traditions, and the spiritual life of its residents from the 1700s to the modern day.

Religious Sites and Cemeteries — Map

A

Kis Szent Teréz-bazilika

Neo-Romanesque Carmelite church built between 1927 and 1930. It features a 38-meter high tower and was elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1989.

B

Szent Család templom

Modern Roman Catholic church serving the Kertváros district of Keszthely.

C

Református templom

Protestant church building serving the local Reformed community, characterized by its modest architecture.

D

Szent Miklós temetőkápolna

18th-century Baroque chapel located within the historic cemetery grounds.

E

Szűz Mária keresztények segítsége-kápolna

Small Roman Catholic chapel located in the rural outskirts of the town.

F

Szent Anna-kápolna

Small Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Anne.

G

Szent Ilona-kápolna

Small Roman Catholic chapel situated in the eastern part of the municipality.

H

Rózsafüzér Királynéja templom

Roman Catholic church located in the northern residential area of Keszthely.

I

Kutyatemető

Historic burial ground established by the Festetics family for their hunting dogs, located within the palace grounds.

J

Festetics György utcai temető

Historic cemetery containing the graves of several prominent local citizens and families.

K

Keszthelyi Új köztemető

The primary modern municipal cemetery for the town of Keszthely.

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