- In this article I will talk about the St. Stephen’s Basilica, which is one of the biggest monuments of Budapest and Hungary.
- Begun in 1851 and completed in 1905, St. Stephen’s Basilica was consecrated in the name of the canonised King, Stephen I of Hungary.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica is one of the best-known historical buildings of Budapest. It was built between 1851 and 1906 and designed by József Hild and Miklós Ybl.
- Interesting facts about St Stephen’s Basilica. The size of the basilica means it can accommodate approximately 8,500 people.
- The Basilica was named after the first Hungarian king St. Stephen who founded Hungary. His incorruptible right hand is kept in the Basilica as a relic.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, initially intended to be named after Saint Leopold, was ultimately dedicated to Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest Catholic church in Budapest was named after St. Stephen, the founding king of Hungary.
- St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary - sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction.
- • St.Stephen's Basilica construction started 54 years before Budapest appeared on the world’s map. • Three architects changed each other during the construction.
- 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.”