Franciscan Church of St Nicholas

Kecskemét


On the eastern side of Kossuth tér is the Franciscan Church of St Nicholas, dating in part from the late 14th century. It was shared by squabbling Catholics and Protestants during the Turkish occupation until 1564.


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