- Interesting facts about St Stephen’s Basilica. The size of the basilica means it can accommodate approximately 8,500 people.
- Past travelers praised St. Stephen's Basilica's stunning architecture and interior, as well as the breathtaking city views from the cupola's balcony.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first king of Hungary (975-1038). The site itself has an interesting history.
- 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.
- 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 tour group met in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica. It was just the beginning of spring, so there were not too many tourists around.
- Fifty years in the making, the Basilica of St Stephen is Budapest’s largest church. It is dedicated to St. Stephen, the first Christian king of Hungary.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, initially intended to be named after Saint Leopold, was ultimately dedicated to Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary.
- 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.
- Rebuilding slowed down the process a lot. Due to this big delay both architects working on the St. Stephen’s Basilica never saw the finished building.