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Church Church · Duna menti síkság · 121 m

Százhalombattai Szent István templom

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  • Szent István templom, Százhalombatta
    Szent István templom, Százhalombatta
    Photo: Max Smits, Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route
The Szent István Templom in Százhalombatta is a Roman Catholic church designed by renowned Hungarian architect Imre Makovecz in the organic architectural tradition. Consecrated in the mid-1990s, the building’s form and structure reflect natural metaphors and references to the ancient tumuli of the region. It stands as a significant landmark and symbol in the town’s central square.
This Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Stephen (Szent István) is one of Százhalombatta’s most recognisable architectural works. Designed by Imre Makovecz, a master of organic architecture—a philosophy that seeks harmony between form, materials, and context—the church was built in 1995–1996 and reflects a deep connection to the local landscape and history.

Organic architecture tends to mirror natural forms and growth, and Makovecz’s design here makes deliberate use of symbolic shapes: the building’s forms evoke ancient burial mounds found in the area (referenced in the town’s name), with the congregation space, parish and vicarage, and the main dome arranged like hills rising from the earth. Concrete “trees” and structural elements express a metaphorical forest reaching toward light, blending earthly rootedness with spiritual aspiration.

Located on Szent István tér in the town centre, the church also integrates with nearby civic spaces and artworks, forming a cultural and visual focal point for Százhalombatta.

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Public transport

Szent István Templom is in the centre of Százhalombatta, a town in Pest County, Hungary. To reach it by public transport from elsewhere in Hungary:

• Use regional trains (MÁV) or long-distance buses to arrive at Százhalombatta railway station or nearby bus stops on routes connecting from Budapest or other nearby towns.

• Transit planning apps such as Google Maps, the MÁV app, or local bus company apps can help you find connections and walking routes to the temple within the town.

Directions

Once in Százhalombatta, the temple is centrally located near Szent István tér, which can be reached by a short walk from local bus stops or taxi stands.

Coordinates

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47.317661, 18.908291
DMS
47°19'03.6"N 18°54'29.8"E
UTM
34T 341924 5242587
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