The photo shows the Matthias Church on Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary, taken on March 3, 2019. The neo-Gothic church with its colorful tiled roof is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Hungarian capital. Built in the 14th century and significantly restored in the 19th century by architect Frigyes Schulek, the church has been the site of several coronations of Hungarian kings. Its richly decorated interior and striking roof patterns make it a masterpiece of Hungarian architecture. Additional Facts: The Matthias Church played a central role in Hungarian history. King Matthias Corvinus, after whom the church is named, was married here. During the Ottoman occupation, the church was converted into a mosque, and only later, after the reconquest of Buda, was it restored to Christian worship. Today, it is not only a place of worship but also a venue for concerts, thanks to its outstanding acoustics. Together with the Fishermans Bastion next to it, the Matthias Church forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Budapests Castle District.
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