• 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 in Budapest, Hungary, is named after Stephen, the first king of Hungary, founder of the Hungarian state, who lived from 975 to 1038.
  • To escape the rising waters, several hundred inhabitants took shelter at the top of the hill where the St. Stephen’s Basilica now stands.
  • The history of St. Stephen’s Basilica. The building of the basilica was troublesome to say the least. It began in 1851 and the first architect died midway through.
  • 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.
  • St Stephen’s Basilica, also known as Szent Istvan Bazilika is locally considered to be the most important church in the city of Budapest.
  • St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary - sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction.
  • 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, or Lipót City Parish Church, is one of the most significant ecclesiastical buildings of Hungary as well as a major tourist attraction of...
  • Last year after walking by the St Stephens Basilica in Budapest, I had the chance “take part” in the traditional Easter Mass.