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St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

Church

In Debrecen, St Anne's Cathedral serves Roman Catholic liturgies and occupies a central urban location. Visitors notice its 19th-century architecture and stop by when exploring the city's squares and religious landmarks.

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Country: Hungary
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Forint (Ft)
Language: Hungarian
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St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen at a Glance

About St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

St Anne’s Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar County in eastern Hungary. It serves as the principal Catholic church for the city.

The building contains the features typical of a city cathedral including a nave, altar and organ, and it hosts regular Masses and diocesan ceremonies. Visitors go to see its church interior and attend services.

The present cathedral dates from the post-medieval period and has served as Debrecen’s main Catholic church through later alterations and restorations.

The cathedral is located in the central area of Debrecen, within the city’s urban centre in eastern Hungary.

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

Late spring to early autumn, when the city hums with activity; if avoiding crowds, visit weekday mornings during term times.

Summer
June-August · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warm evenings are ideal for wandering Debrecen's historic center before a late service or concert.
Spring
April-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
City festivals and clear days make the cathedral's square a good place to combine architecture with local life.

Weather & Climate near St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

Climate

St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (570 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 2° -5° 32 mm overcast 89% 2.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -3° - 4° -3° 29 mm overcast 85% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
March Good 0° - 10° 3° 32 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.9 m/s 0.5 low 11.8h
April Very Good 5° - 16° 11° 48 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 10° - 22° 16° 66 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Very Good 13° - 25° 19° 80 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.2 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 68 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.2 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 53 mm some cloud 58% 2.0 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Very Good 10° - 21° 16° 41 mm partly cloudy 63% 2.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Very Good 5° - 15° 10° 36 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor 1° - 8° 2° 43 mm overcast 84% 2.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
December Poor -3° - 3° -3° 42 mm overcast 89% 2.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

St. Anne’s Cathedral is in Debrecen’s city center, about a 10-15 minute walk from Debrecen railway station. Several city buses stop near Piac utca and Kossuth tér; follow pedestrian signs to the cathedral square.

Tips for Visiting St. Anne's Cathedral, Debrecen

  • Check the cathedral for the schedule of organ recitals-Debrecen has a proud organ tradition and performances can be unexpectedly inspiring.
  • Enter from Piac Street to see the façade in perspective with the surrounding market buildings.
  • Notice the memorial plaques in the nave; they tell the city's Protestant history in quiet fragments.