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The Matthias Kirk takes its popular name from King Matthias, but is more properly known as the Church of our Lady. It was started in the 13th century and its building continued until the 15th century.

In 1541 Budapest fell to the Turks and the church became a mosque for a while until it was recaptured and became a Jesuits'Church.

In the 19th century the church was partially rebuilt in the Gothic style. At the same time, on the site of a former fish market, the extraordinary Fisherman's Bastion was built close by.