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The university is named after
the noted physicist Lóránd
Eötvös (1848–1919).

k University
Church
Egyetemi Templom
(Kisboldogasszony-Templom) Tympanum adorning the façade of the University Library
Papnövelde utca 5–7. Map 4 F2 l Károlyi Palace z University Library
(10 E5). Tel (06 1) 318 05 55. q Kálvin
tér. Open 7am–6pm Mon–Sat, Károlyi Palota Egyetemi Könyvtár
8am–7:30pm Sun. Károlyi utca 16. Map 4 F2 (10 E5). Ferenciek tere 6. Map 4 F1 (10 E5).
Tel (06 1) 317 36 11. q Ferenciek Tel (06 1) 411 67 38. q Ferenciek tere.
This single-nave church is tere, Kálvin tér. Petőfi Exhibition: Open 9am–8pm Mon–Fri.
con sidered one of the most Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun. 8 (06 1)
impressive Baroque churches 317 36 11. ∑ pim.hu This Neo-Renaissance Edifice,
in the city. It was built for by Antal Szkalniczyky and
the Pauline Order in 1725–42, In 1696 there was a small Henrik Koch, was built from
and was probably designed Baroque palace on this site, 1873–6. It is distinguished by
by András Meyerhoffer. The which was extended by András the dome on the corner tower.
tower was added in 1771. Mayerhoffer between 1759–68. The library’s two million works
The Pauline Order, founded Subsequent rebuilding, which include 11 Corviniani (see p76)
in 1263 by Canon Euzsbius, gave the palace a Neo-Classical and 160 medieval manuscripts
was the only religious order appearance, was undertaken and miniatures. The reading
to be founded in Hungary. between 1832–41 by Anton room has sgraffiti by Mór Than
The magnificent exterior Riegl. It is named after Mihály and frescoes by Károly Lotz.
features a tympanum and a Károlyi, leader of the 1918–19
row of pilasters that divide the Hungarian Republic (see p36),
façade. Figures of St Paul and who was born here in 1875. x Franciscan
St Anthony flank the emblem The palace now houses the Church
of the Pauline Order, which Hungarian Museum of Literat- Belvárosi Ferences Templom
crowns the exterior. The ure and the Petőfi Exhibition, Ferenciek tere 9. Map 4 F1 (10 E4).
carved-wood interior of the dedicated to the poet Sándor Tel (06 1) 317 33 22. q Ferenciek tere.
main vestibule is also worth Petőfi (see p33). Other poets Open 7am–noon, 4–8pm daily.
particular mention. remembered are Atilla József,
Inside the church a row of Endre Ady and Mór Jókai. A Franciscan church and
side chapels stand behind monastery have stood on this
un usual marble pilasters. site, beyond the old city walls,
In 1776 Johann Bergl painted since the 13th century. In 1541
the vaulted ceiling with the Turks rebuilt the church
frescoes depicting as the Mosque of Sinan, but
scenes from the life of after the liberation (see pp28–9)
Mary. Sadly, these the monks re gained the
frescoes are now building. Between 1727–43
in poor condition. they remodelled the church
The main altar in the Baroque style, which it
dates from 1746, and the still retains today.
carved statues behind it are The façade features a mag-
the work of József Hebenstreit. nificent portal incorporating
Above it, a copy of the sculptures of Franciscan saints,
painting The Black Madonna and the Franciscan emblem
of Czestochowa, is thought crowned by a figure of Mary
to date from 1720. Much of being adored by angels.
the Baroque interior detail The interior of the church is
of the church is the decorated with frescoes, dating
work of the Pauline from 1894–5, by Károly Lotz
monks, such as the and paintings by Viktor Tardos
balustrade of the organ Krenner, from 1925–6. The jewel
loft and the carved pulpit of this church is the Baroque
on the right. main altar with sculp tures that
date from 1741 and 1851. The
Sculptures decorating the pulpit in side altars and the pulpit date
the University Church from 1851–2.

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