Franciscan Church, Eger, from Castle (14 Kossuth Street.)

The Baroque style Franciscan church is on Kossuth Lajos Street, a street rich in historic buildings. The foundation stone was laid in 1736 by the architect Giovanni Battista Carlone. The facade and two towers of the building were constructed according to János Nitsman's plans. The gate and the statue of Mater Dolorosa were sculpted by Giovanni Adami. The church is famous for its altar which was made by the painter Pál Kronewetter and the sculptor Antal Steinhauser. The monastery was built between 1714 and 1749. Most of the cell doors and iron fittings are the original ones.

Photo 1825, Sept 2008

Franciscan Church

Photo 1849, Sept 2008

Franciscan Church interior

Photo 1852, Sept 2008