Matthias Fountain

The bronze figures are standing on heaps of rocks against the backdrop of the northern facade of the former Castle Church.

The original balustrade crowning and the Mansard roof was more elaborate but it was simplified after being damaged in the Second World War.

The central niche forms a triumphal arch which is decorated with King Matthias' personal coat of arms.

The Art Nouveau arboreal decoration of the niche creates an interesting stylistic contrast with the more traditional taste of the fountain.

On the lower rocks a henchman blows his horn and the leader of the hunting group rests sitting on a boulder with his back towards the viewer.

On the right is Szép Ilonka (Helen the Fair), heroine of a famous 19th century ballad by Mihály Vörösmarty.