Budapest’s most popular tourist sights are also Catholic monuments – VIDEOS
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There are many amazing places to see in Budapest, but this article will take you on a rather unusual tour. You can read about the most amazing places that are not only among the top tourist attractions but are also valuable monuments of the Christian faith. Enjoy this guide, not exclusively for Catholics. The adventure starts from Heroes’ Square.
The square was built in 1896 to celebrate the 1000 years that passed since the formation of Hungary. “When approached from the avenue, the 36-metre column topped by the Archangel Gabriel can be seen from afar. The column and the group of statues placed near its base constitute a unified visual image with the monuments arranged in two semicircles. Under their arcades stand effigies of the great figures of Hungarian history, created by sculptor György Zala.
The square, designed by Albert Schickedanz, sits between the buildings of the two museums seen facing Heroes’ Square; the Hall of Art is on the right, and the Museum of Fine Arts, internationally known for its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, is on the left. Its collection includes works by Raphael, Leonardo, Dürer, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Rembrandt, El Greco, Goya, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, and Auguste Rodin, and these are complemented by its world-class temporary shows to make it a real treat for art aficionados. Together with Heroes’ Square and Andrássy Avenue, it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site,” writes budapestinfo.hu. Near the square, you can also visit the park with its own castle. It is a replica of a Romanian castle. Other tourist attractions can be reached from here as well.
Our tour will continue from Saint Stephen’s Basilica where the hop-on-hop-off buses and other regular city buses stop. It is an easy-to-find venue.
The Basilica was named after Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary and the founder of the Hungarian state. It is the second-tallest building in Hungary, in an area filled with restaurants, cafes, great places to take photos, and it is close to the Parliament.
A 10-minute walk from here, another church is being restored right now. However, the building can be viewed from the outside. Another 8 minutes away, another Catholic church offers a beautiful sight. A third church worth seeing is also close by. The Inner City Church is a pleasant sight to marvel at. Many architectural elements and styles combined catch the eye in the tranquil atmosphere of the church. Bishop Saint Gellért was buried in this church.
The next destination is the Central Market Hall, which is followed by crossing Liberty Bridge over to the Buda side where Catholic landmarks of Budapest will await.
The Central Market Hall is one of the best places to find good products and real hungarikums. There, you can find healthy veggies, but also sausages and other products if you do not follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Crossing the Liberty Bridge, on the Buda side, two Catholic venues can be found. Overlooking the Danube, a large cross and a statue of St. Stephan mark the location of the rock chapel.
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