The Basilica of St. Andrew in Komárno is one of the dominant buildings in the city. It is located on Palatinus Street, opposite the Danube Museum.
It was built by the Jesuits between 1748 and 1756. It collapsed during an earthquake in 1763, but in the following years, it was rebuilt according to the original plans. In its current form, it was constructed between 1768 and 1771 in the Baroque style.
After the Jesuit order was dissolved, it came under the administration of the Benedictines. It suffered many fires and natural disasters. A great fire in 1848 nearly completely destroyed it. It was restored in 1860 thanks to a public collection.
The sanctuary was elevated to a minor basilica in 2018.
It has excellent acoustics and a unique organ in the region, which is why musical and singing concerts are organized there. The organ was made by Carl Friedrich.
The main altar was created by the Viennese master Karl Petrus between 1855 and 1860. The altar painting depicts St. Andrew.
Under the church, there is a large, 3-story crypt, with about 500 burial places. Most of them are empty and have never been used.
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