Tower of the Church of Mary Magdalene Bude
Hungary, Budapest, Ú ri utca 14
Description:
The tower of the Church of Mary Magdalene is one of the most famous sights of the capital of Hungary - Budapest. It was created in the XIII century, is located on Erzbetta Street, on the territory of the monastery, which was established in 1228.
The tower was built in 1296 on the site of the old tower destroyed in 1307.
During World War II, the site was used as a warehouse, and between 1945 and 1950, the tower housed an arsenal.
Later, the tower of the church was reconstructed to its original state - for this purpose, drawings of the XIX century were carefully worked out.
You can get to the tower by public transport - Déli Pályaudva metro station, as well as by bus - Kapisztrán tér stop.