History · Oradea

St Ladislaus Church

On local signs: Biserica Sfântul Ladislau

  • 20 minutes from the hotel
  • Suggested visit: a quarter of an hour
  • The interior is well worth a visit
  • Also suitable for children
St Ladislaus Church – view across the square, Oradea
Photo: Elekes Andor, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The story of the place

One of the oldest churches in the city, built between around 1720 and 1741, it served for a time as the episcopal cathedral. Inside is the oldest altar in Oradea, in use since 1730, and the vault frescoes painted in 1908 by Gyula Turz depict the life of King Ladislaus.

Address
Piața Unirii / Str. Primăriei no. 9, Oradea
Opening hours and tickets
Current details are available on the official website; on request, our reception will gladly check them for you.
Full name
St Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Hungarian: Szent László-templom)
Sources
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