Reformed College of Debrecen
Debreceni Református Kollégium
One of Hungary's oldest seats of learning, founded in 1538, featuring a magnificent classical library and the “Prayer Hall,” the former site of the 1849 Parliament.
The Reformed College sits directly behind the cathedral. Founded in 1538, it has educated many figures of Hungarian culture. The current buildings date from the early 19th century. The old library inside holds around 650,000 volumes, and its long hall of bookshelves is very photogenic. Upstairs, the “Prayer Hall” served as the temporary seat of the Hungarian Parliament in 1849, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Other exhibitions cover the school's history, religious art and the history of education. Tickets cost about 1,500–2,000 forints, and combined tickets with the cathedral are available. Opening hours change on Sunday afternoons and public holidays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat about 10:00–16:00; Sun 10:00–13:00
Nearby sights
- Déri Museum
- Reformed Great Church of Debrecen
- MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Arts
- Kossuth Square & Piac Street
- Csokonai National Theatre
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- University of Debrecen Main Building
- Aquaticum Debrecen