The Franciscan church dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows and the cloister nearby are precious architectural heritages of Szeged. The church was erected in several steps in neo-gothic style, probably using the remains of the first building from the 12th century. It was consecrated in 1503. Its baroque interior dates from the beginning of the 18th century. There are two icons of Blessed Virgin Mary in it, the one carved by a monk called Antal Graff decorating the main altar, the other one named Black Mary having its original in Czestochowa, Poland. The church and the monastery next to it is the second biggest religious complex in Hungary, keeping its original function.
Guided tours of the church and the monastery are available every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. between April 4 and October 31, 2026, in Hungarian.
For groups (minimum 15 people) and for special guided tours (in English, for blind and visually impaired visitors, or off-site school lessons), prior registration is required.
For groups, guided tours are available throughout the year at a pre-arranged time. Registration and confirmation are required at least one day before the planned visit.
The building is fully accessible.
Admission fees for 2026:
Adults: HUF 1500/person
Teachers, students, pensioners, people with disabilities + 1 companion, large families: HUF 800/person
English-language guided tour: HUF 1500/person
Please note: cash payment only.
Registration and information: +36 20 473 4923
Address:
6725 Szeged, Mátyás király tér 26.
Tel.: +36 20 473 4923
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