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. Fresco VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
This fragment of a
15th-century Italianate fresco
depicts the crucifixion of Practical Information
Christ. It was transferred from Március 15 tér 2. Map 4 E1
the cloister to its cur rent location (10 D5). Tel (06 1) 318 31 08.
in the choir. Open 9am–7pm daily. 5 daily.
Transport
v 2. q Ferenciek tere.
Main Altar
The original altar was destroyed in World War II, and
the current one, by Károly Antal and Pál C Molnár,
dates from 1948.
. Gothic Chapel
This vaulted chapel
is entered through
a painted archway.
It features recreated
tracery windows.
Historical Floorplan
of the Church
Nothing remains of the first church:
the oldest sections date from the
12th-century Romanesque church.
Crest of Pest Key
The crest of Pest adorns the pede stal Romanesque church
of a Renaissance tabernacle, which was
commissioned by Pest’s city council in Gothic church
1507. It is the work of a 16th-century Baroque church
Italian artist.
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