In our everyday rush, sometimes we do not realize that as we stare at the pavement in front of us we are actually passing through hallowed grounds. An amazing number of churches and synagogues of various denominations dot the map of Budapest. Many of them are significant not only for religious reasons, but also for aesthetic, artistic, and historical reasons as well. These buildings shed light on the original town and its inhabitants, and on how the religious life and church influence shaped the development of the growing metropolis from the second half of the 19th century onward. During our 3 hour tour, we visit eight churches representing eight different denominations (we look at six from the inside as well). During our time together, you will learn about the basic tenets of the different religions, the formation of the buildings, and the significance of the various parts of the city. Last but not least, we will share with you colorful stories about the long-ago city and its legendary inhabitants.
Itinerary: Belvárosi plébániatemplom, Március 15. tér (Parish Church, 15. March square)– Nagyboldogasszony Magyar Ortodox Székesegyház Petőfi tér (Blessed Virgin Mary Hungarian Orthodox Cathedral, Petőfi square) – Szervita téri katolikus templom (Catholic Church of Servita square) – Deák téri evangélikus templom (Evangelich Church of Deák square) – Rumbach Sebestyén utcai zsinagóga (Synagogue of Sebestyén Rumback street)– Szent István Bazilika, Szent István tér (Saint Stephen’s Basilique, Saint Stephen square) – Hazatérés református templom, Szabadság tér (Homecoming Calvinist Church, Liberty square)– Hold utcai református templom (Calvinist Church of Moon street) – Nagy Ignác utcai unitárius templom (Unitarian Church of Ingnatius the Great square)
Next tour: 28th of March 2010, at 9.30 am
Meeting point: at Petőfi tér (Petőfi sqare), next to the statue
How to get there: from Március 15. tér or Ferenciek tere on foot OR by tram 2 to Petőfi tér, from there on foot
Price: 3700 HUF/person
More info, registration: www.imaginebp.hu/tourdescriptions
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