• St. Stephen's Basilica, built in the neo-Renaissance classical style and is one of the most beautiful and important religious buildings and resorts in Hungary.
  • While I was wandering around St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, I found myself thinking of that distinction that some people make between “tourist” and “traveler.”
  • Begun in 1851 and completed in 1905, St. Stephen’s Basilica was consecrated in the name of the canonised King, Stephen I of Hungary.
  • The Christmas Market in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica. Szent István Bazilika, Saint Stephen’s, serves as the main church for Budapest.
  • One of the highlights of my visit was the chance to view the basilica's most precious relic, the mummified right hand of St. Stephen himself, the first king of Hungary.
  • The tour group met in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica. It was just the beginning of spring, so there were not too many tourists around.
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first king of Hungary (975-1038). The site itself has an interesting history.
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica, initially intended to be named after Saint Leopold, was ultimately dedicated to Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary.
  • Interesting facts about St Stephen’s Basilica. The size of the basilica means it can accommodate approximately 8,500 people.
  • With everything from holy relics to frescoes, the neoclassical St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) is a must for first-time visitors to Budapest.