Matthias Church Mátyás-templom
Matthias Church is a Catholic parish church and cathedral located in Budapest District I. Originally dating back to 1255 and dedicated to Mary, the current structure was opened in 1896 and features Gothic and Gothic Revival architecture designed by Frigyes Schulek.
Planning a visit
The church is open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Wheelchair access is limited. The climate in Budapest is mildest from May to September, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 27 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing in January and December. Rainfall is generally distributed throughout the year, with the highest frequency of rainy days occurring in May.
To reach the church, fly into Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, located 19 km away. Within the city, the church is located 1 km from the center. You can combine a visit with nearby sites such as Fisherman's Bastion, which is 0.1 km away, or Buda Castle, located 0.8 km from the church. Other nearby points of interest include the Shoes on the Danube Bank at 0.8 km, Andrássy út at 2.9 km, and Vajdahunyad Castle at 3.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 65 | 72 | 54 | 61 | 48 | 38 | 53 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
