Introduction to Matthias Church: Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom) is adjacent to Fisherman's Bastion and was built from 1255 to 1269 AD on the order of King Bella IV (father of Princess Margit). The original name of Matthias Church was the Church of Our Lady of Buda. Later, it was renamed because King Matthias held his wedding here, and the coronation ceremony of the King of Hungary was also held here.
Matthias Church has been renovated many times since the 13th century. Due to dynasty changes, it was originally a Catholic church and was converted into a Muslim temple during the Turkish occupation. Baroque and Neo-Gothic styles were also added to the architecture, with the church’s white spire and colorful The roof is quite interesting, and the stained glass and murals inside the church are not to be missed. Concerts or church activities are held in the church from time to time.
There is a crow on the top of Matthias Church. Legend has it that during King Matthias' reign, someone used a poisonous ring to plot against him, but the poisonous ring was snatched away by a flying crow. Since then, the crow has become a symbol of good luck in Hungary.

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