Church of Mary Magdalene

The Church of Mary Magdalene is one of the oldest churches in Buda Castle. Dedicated to Jesus’ follower, Mary Magdalene, it was built between the 13th and 15th centuries in Gothic style. For centuries, the Church of Mary Magdalene was the forum of the population of Buda District. Then, the church became the site of the coronation of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor as Hungarian king, and finally as the central church of the garrison of the Buda Castle. Today only ruins and the tower of the church remains. Only the tower of the church has been left. The Church of Mary Magdalene itself was built in the 13th century and its exceptionally unfortunate doom is a perfect image of the similarly unlucky history of Hungary. After suffering severe damage during World War II and after being closed to the public for decades, the tall and reconstructed tower welcome visitors again and provides an extraordinary panorama with views to some of the most important buildings of Budapest, so it is definitely worth climbing the total of 170 stairs to the top.

LOCATION:

Kapisztrán tér 6., Buda Castle

OPENING HOURS:

Every day: 11:00-16:00

More information: www.budatower.hu