- 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 Name of St. Stephen's Basilica was given this name in memory of Stephen I of Hungary (975-1038) , the country’s first king.
- St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest is one of the largest churches in Europe. ... The Basilica stands on the square named after St. Stephen.
- 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.
- The St. Stephen’s Basilica is Budapest’s largest church; it can hold 8,500 worshippers simultaneously, and its official ecclesiastical name is Lipót City Parish...
- Construction on the Bazilika was completed in 1905 after over 50 years of construction. ... Below is a location map and aerial view of St. Stephen's Basilica.
- 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 main facade of the Basilica overlooks the homonymous square, St Stephen (Szent István tér 1), where concerts, festivals and other public events.
- Take a tour of St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest with this package and explore the peaceful ambiance of this famous church with your friends and family.
- 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.