St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Budapest

Name: St. Catherine of Alexandria Church
Address: I, Attila út 11, Budapest, Hungary
Telephone: +36 1 375 5491

#77 among attractions in Budapest

Church, Baroque architecture, Eclectic architecture

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St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Budapest

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Facts and practical information

The St. Catherine of Alexandria Church is a Roman Catholic church in the Tabán quarter of Budapest, Hungary. It is the parish church of the Tabán Parish which also comprises parts of Gellért Hill and Naphegy. The church is a listed monument that was built in Central European Baroque style between 1728 and 1777. It was reconstructed several times in the 19th–20th centuries. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 47°29'32"N, 19°2'39"E

Address

I, Attila út 11Várkerület (Tabán)Budapest Hungary

Contact

+36 1 375 5491

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church?

Nearby attractions include Tabán ruins, Budapest (1 min walk), Attila út, Budapest (2 min walk), Semmelweis Medical History Museum, Budapest (3 min walk), Tabán, Budapest (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church:

Tram

Döbrentei tér • Lines: 56, 56A (2 min walk)
Várkert Bazár • Lines: 19, 41 (3 min walk)

Bus

Várkert Bazár • Lines: 105, 916, 990 (3 min walk)
Szarvas tér • Lines: 178, 5, 956 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vörösmarty tér • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)
Deák Ferenc tér • Lines: M1, M2 (16 min walk)

Train

Clark Ádám tér (12 min walk)
Szent György tér (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Fővám tér M • Lines: 83 (19 min walk)
Astoria M • Lines: 72M (20 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (27 min walk)
Boráros tér • Lines: H7 (36 min walk)