This church is officially named the Church of Our Lady. It has been popularly named after King Matthias, who did much to change the architecture of the church, and add to the beauty of the building. It is located in the Buda’s Castle District in Budapest.

According to history, it was founded in 1015. The original structure was built in Romanesque fashion. The current structure is Gothic in style, and was changed during the 14th Century. It is considered the second largest church in medieval Buda, and the seventh largest in the country.

The church has been the scene of many royal coronations through the years; including Charles IV in 1916 (Charles was the last of the Habsburg kings.) The building was converted into a mosque during the years of the Turkish occupation of Hungary. That is how the ornate frescoes were whitewashed and removed. It was returned to a Christian church in 1686. During this time, some of the more Baroque architecture was added, as part of the church was damaged by cannon fire during the siege to remove the Turks.

In modern times, it has become the home for the Ecclesiastical Art museum, which starts in the medieval crypt section, and goes up to St. Stephen Chapel. There are a lot of sacred relics and medieval stone art housed here, as well as a replica of the Hungarian Royal Crown.

Directly adjacent to the Matthias Church is the Fisherman’s Bastion. It is historically a place that was protected from harm by the local fisherman’s guild that had been assigned by the King to defend the city walls in this area. Today, it is better known for its beauty, and its lovely view of the city from the Pest side of town.

The structure was built in 1895, and finished completely in 1902. There are seven towers on the building, which symbolize the tents of the leaders that first lead the Hungarian people to their home at the end of the 9th Century. The location is neo Gothic and neo Romanesque in style. The architect was Frigyes Schulek.

Entrance to the Bastion is free during the months from November through February each year. It is open from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Bastion is located at Szentharomsag Ter, and you can take the Metro to the stop at Moszkva Ter. From there you can hop on the castle bus. This location was recently featured as a pit stop for the people participating in the popular game show called the “Amazing Race.”

The Buda Castle is an absolutely must see for any visitor interested in the history of Budapest or Hungary. It depicts the history of the nation through the ages. The castle buildings house the National Gallery, the National Library and the Historical Museum. Here you can see the beauty of Hungarian architecture and study the glorious past and splendor of Hungary.

The St. Stephen’s Basilica is Hungary’s largest church. It took fifty years to complete the construction. The ornate interiors were created out of around 50 different types of marble. Its decorated chapels and sculptures are some of the main attractions. You can take an elevator to the left tower and enjoy a stunning view of the city. The right tower houses the largest church bell in Hungary and weighs nine tones.

This magnificent temple was constructed between the years 1844-59 and is the world's second biggest synagogue after the one in New York. The structure of the temple was seriously damaged during World War II when it was used as a stable and a radio station. Reconstructed during the last part of the 20th century, it retains the distinct Moorish (main), Byzantine, Gothic and Romantic styles of architecture. Its onion-shaped twin towers are 43m high and are a distinctive feature of this Synagogue.

The New York Palace is a famous luxury hotel that is located in the 7th district of Budapest, Hungary. It was built by the New York Life Insurance Company, which gave the place its rather famous American name. There is also a café located on the first floor of the building which also carries the name of the company. For many years, this place was a center for Hungarian literature and poetry, as many famous people performed here from its opening in 1894, till its closure in 2001.
The café reopened its doors on May 5, 2006 showing the original ambiance, along with the entire building.

The architect assigned to this project was Alajos Hauszmann. The many statues and other ornamental features of the building's front are the work of Karoly Senvey. The devilish fauns are very famous.

The hotel currently has 107 luxury rooms. The original café is also back in business, and is still on the ground floor. Much of the renovation that was necessary was caused by the structure being taken over by the Communists during that era. The local Communist regime used the building for national offices and functions. It was in February 2001 that the Boscolo Hotels of Italy purchased the property, and restored it to its original beauty.

The Museum House of Terror that opened in 2002 is an exhibition relating to the fascist and communist regimes. It is also a memorial to those killed, tortured, detained or interrogated during those regimes. It has been at the center of much debate and controversy about its portrayal of those two regimes. Nevertheless, it is hugely popular with the tourists. The building itself, that once housed torture chambers and interrogation rooms has been renovated inside out.

Heroes Square is arguably one of the most popular tourist destinations in Budapest, Hungary. It is also one of the most visited sites. It is located in front of City Park, on Andrassy Avenue.

The monument was built in 1896 as a commemoration to the 1000th anniversary of the arrival of the people of Hungary to the Carpathian Basin. By design, it consists of two semi-circles, which have the symbols for war and peace, knowledge and glory, and work and welfare affixed. The whole place is decorated with the statues of famous kings, governors, and celebrated characters from Hungarian history. At the foot of each statue is a little relief that depicts the most pinnacle moment in the life of that person.

One of the most beautiful pieces of art here stands in the middle of the square. It is a 36 meter high statue of the Archangel Gabriel, which is a symbol of the Roman Catholic people who live there. The equestrian statues located at the feet of the statue represent the seven chieftains of the Hungarian tribes, the most notable being Arpad. His descendants started the Hungarian royal line.

There are many other details of the square that depict many significant moments in Hungarian history. They also represent the many political and ideological issues that have shaped this people for over a thousand years.