- St.Stephen (1000-1038) is the patron saint of the church, as he was the first king of Hungary. The Basilica houses Hungary’s most sacred treasure, St...
- 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.
- Ah, the St. Stephen's Basilica! Budapest's grandest sanctuary, a beacon of both faith and cultural splendor.
- The main facade of the Basilica overlooks the homonymous square, St Stephen (Szent István tér 1), where concerts, festivals and other public events.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, initially intended to be named after Saint Leopold, was ultimately dedicated to Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary.
- Throughout the year, St. Stephen’s Basilica is known for hosting splendid classical concerts particularly during the Budapest Spring Festival.
- 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 tour in Budapest offers an immersive experience that showcases the site’s stunning architecture, rich history, and religious...
- St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest Catholic church in Budapest, was built between 1851 and 1901 in a neoclassical style.