Dear friends, community, and traveler greetings. I have never seen a church as stunning as this one before. I have visited many churches in Norway, but they have their own architectural style, and most stave churches are made of wood.
After walking around the Buda castle we moved in the direction of Mattias Church we took the north side and passed through some restaurants and shops. Today we enter from the other side which is a main road and a busy street Tourists, locals, traffic, and business
while walking, we can notice many souvenir shops, some statues, and even the labyrinth where Dracula was once imprisoned
While traveling in my own country, I understand the language and have learned some history. However, in unfamiliar places, it can be challenging to uncover the historical significance behind a building or location. This often requires me to seek out information, and recently, I have been researching the history of Matthias Church in Budapest to find details about this beautiful structure. Yet, much of what I find online is very complicated to understand.
To be honest, I don't know much about Christianity or the Catholic religion. I’m not familiar with the stories of the churches or how many branches there are, but I respect them, and I appreciate the art and culture surrounding them. When I travel to new places with different cultures, I tend to view these locations from an artistic perspective rather than focusing on history that doesn't connect with my own life.
Szabad Hazaert the leader of freedom fighters. His statue is
a tribute to the Hungarian freedom fighters who fought in the war of independence against Austria. At the base of the statue, is a wreath with a ribbon engraved with the words “Freedom or Death”.
a crow was taking a bath on the top of the fountain of a lady taking a shower.
Shops are full of different souvenirs,
We came to Trinity Square.
The Mattias church looked very beautiful and shiny in the midday sun the last time we were there in the afternoon. Today we wanted to explore the inner part of Mattias Church and climb the church tower.
Fishermen's Bastion was also full of people as usual.
entrance and ticket check are done on this south door. There were lots of people interested to see the interior of the church.
Most likely, Madonna or the Virgin Mary's statue. They call it Mary Gate
As soon as I entered the hall, automatically came out the words from my mouth: WOW.
The nice gothic architecture. each wall, arches, pinnacles, and spires were beautiful. I was surprised.
How they have done this fine, beautiful work.
Loreto Chapel and the Madonna/ Virgin Mery
On the painted glass window, the court of arms shields with ruler's figures
this structure is the pulpit with 7 saints, it is where the priest gives his sermon during mass.
Main alter
Bella's Thomb
Confessional
There are so many saints and kings and it is tough to remember them,
Ersbeth the queen of Hungery.
right on the corner where we climb the stairs to the first floor.
on the first floor, there's a museum with old artifacts from the church on display.
Memorial Wreath
Madonna with her child on her hip looks like me having scoliosis.
nice glass window with bright colors
Crucified Jesus.
Main alter from upstairs.
coat of arms
the baptismal font. inside the spiraling wall, the glass window depicts a lamb.
the Lamb of God window.
now we have to wait a little before we can climb the tower stairs...
architecture and design