- 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.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first king of Hungary (975-1038). The site itself has an interesting history.
- 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 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.
- The St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church in Budapest, Hungary. Named after St. Stephen I, the first King of Hungary, it was built at the beginning of the...
- The neo-Classical St. Stephen’s Basilica is dedicated to Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen and it's still home to his mummified right hand - the Szent Jobb (Holy Right...
- In this article I will talk about the St. Stephen’s Basilica, which is one of the biggest monuments of Budapest and Hungary.
- Past travelers praised St. Stephen's Basilica's stunning architecture and interior, as well as the breathtaking city views from the cupola's balcony.
- Last year after walking by the St Stephens Basilica in Budapest, I had the chance “take part” in the traditional Easter Mass.
- The St. Stephen's Basilica is intricately designed and is filled with detailed wood carvings and beautiful stained glass windows.