Szent Imre-templom

In 1930, the district surrounding Szent Imre-templom was renamed Szentimreváros. This honored the church’s patron saint, Saint Emeric of Hungary. Szent Imre-templom stands as a testament to this historical connection. The church itself was consecrated on Saint Emeric’s feast day in 1938 by Prince Primate Jusztinián Serédi. The original, smaller church that once stood on this site has since been demolished, making way for the current grand structure. Designed by university professor Gyula Wálder, Szent Imre-templom showcases a stunning neobaroque style. It was built for the Cistercian Order. The church’s design originally envisioned a gymnasium on the left and a monastery on the right. The gymnasium was completed between 1927 and 1929. However, the outbreak of war halted the monastery’s construction. Szent Imre-templom has undergone several renovations over the years. The interior was renovated between 1972 and 1975. The exterior followed suit from 1976 to 1979. Most recently, between 2019 and 2020, the church’s facade and roof underwent a significant reconstruction, even adding new crosses to its towers. Today, the Cistercian Order, which began teaching at the nearby Szent Imre Gimnázium in 1912, once again oversees Szent Imre-templom. The church stands as a symbol of their enduring presence in the community.