- The Name of St. Stephen's Basilica was given this name in memory of Stephen I of Hungary (975-1038), the country’s first king.
- Fifty years in the making, the Basilica of St Stephen is Budapest’s largest church. It is dedicated to St. Stephen, the first Christian king of Hungary.
- If you're in Budapest during the festive season, I highly recommend making a beeline to St. Stephen’s Basilica to enjoy the famed Christmas markets .
- St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest is one of the largest churches in Europe. ... The Basilica stands on the square named after St. Stephen.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, the largest church of Budapest is located in the heart of the city. It is dedicated to Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica has many occasions to explore Budapest. It can be reached on foot or by public transport, as it is located in the city center.
- The highlight of St. Stephen’s Basilica is The Holy Right, a naturally mummified right hand of the first Hungarian ruler, Saint Stephen.
- Rebuilding slowed down the process a lot. Due to this big delay both architects working on the St. Stephen’s Basilica never saw the finished building.
- 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.
- The main facade of the Basilica overlooks the homonymous square, St Stephen (Szent István tér 1), where concerts, festivals and other public events.