- 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.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica is one of the significant building in Budapest, its location balance with the Parliament house.
- St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest Catholic church in Budapest, was built between 1851 and 1901 in a neoclassical style.
- Throughout the year, St. Stephen’s Basilica is known for hosting splendid classical concerts particularly during the Budapest Spring Festival.
- In 1867, when Hild passed away during the construction of St. Stephen’s, architect Miklós Ybl took over, adding his own touch to the basilica, which leaned more...
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, initially intended to be named after Saint Leopold, was ultimately dedicated to Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary.
- 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.
- The St. Stephen’s Basilica was severely damaged during World War II; the reconstruction took 20 years, between 1983 and 2003, during the course of which Szent...
- 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...
- The main facade of the Basilica overlooks the homonymous square, St Stephen (Szent István tér 1), where concerts, festivals and other public events.