This year, a special cooperation will begin in the context of the development of the St Francis of Assisi parish church of in Bakats Square for cultural and tourist purposes. The St Francis of Assisi parish church in Bakáts Square, consecrated in 1879, is the work of Miklós Ybl. The neo-Romanesque building is one of the most representative public buildings in Budapest, then the new capital. After several years of renovation, the building is open to the public again. The church is now open not only to worshippers, but also to those interested in culture: guided groups are increasingly giving the church its rightful place in the tourist offers of Budapest’s churches. The church has become a venue for artistic and cultural events. Music, contemporary and traditional literature, and their dramatized presentation, demonstrate that the liturgical environment and the language of art are not only complementary but also mutually reinforcing. The special sacred and cultural role of wine in Christian culture needs no explanation. Thus, a partnership was born in which the host site provides a fitting setting for the culture of wine. A series of events is now being launched on St Orban’s Day, with the first ever charity event to support the renovation of the church organ. The mechanically-controlled organ, a reminder of the „happy peacetime” of the 19th century, is a precious instrument: like the rest of the church, it is the work of Hungarian craftsmen and its housing bears the mark of Miklós Ybl. During the wine tasting, presented by the members of the Pannonian Winemakers Guild, we will show you around in this majestic building in several rotations. The tours will discover the Ybl-designed interior, the sacristy- a secluded workplace in everyday life, and we will get close by the Queen of the Instruments, the organ as well. Here, at the gallery we will learn about its history, uniqueness and specific intonation. WINERIES TO TASTE WITH Vida Családi Borbirtok, Szekszárd Gere Attila Pincészete, Villány Gál Tibor Pincészet, Eger Eszterbauer Borászat, Szekszárd Szeremley Pincészet, Badacsony Vylyan Szőlőbirtok és Pincészet, Villány Árvay Családi Pincészet, Tokaj Bock József, Villány Berecz Stéphanie, Tokaj Szőke Mátyás & Zoltán Pincészet, Mátra Gere Tamás és Zsolt Pincészete, Villány Thummerer Pincészet, Noszvaj Légli Birtok, Balatonboglár Jásdi Borterasz, Csopak Bolyki Pincészet, Eger Tóth Ferenc Pincészet, Eger Heimann Családi Borbirtok, Szekszárd Sebestyén Pince, Szekszárd St.Andrea Szőlőbirtok, Eger Takler Borbirtok, Szekszárd Pendits Szőlőbirtok, Tokaj Date: 25.05.2023 16:00-21:00 Location: Budapest, undercroft of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bakáts Square Entrance fee: 20.000 Ft | which includes entrance to the event, PBC branded glass, wine, water, snacks and guided tour. Part of the entrance fee will be used for the renovation of the organ. SUBSCRIBE online at the link below 1/5 ×