St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, and is a Neo-Renaissance Roman Catholic church. The basilica is named after Hungary’s first king, Saint Stephen I (Szent István), primarily to honor his great contributions to the country. Today, the mummified right hand of the king, known as the Holy Right, is preserved in a reliquary within the church. St. Stephen's Basilica is one of Hungary’s most important churches. Its construction began in the mid-19th century and took 54 years to complete, finally finishing in 1905.

The basilica features a neoclassical architectural style, measuring 55 meters in width, 87.4 meters in length, and with a dome that rises 96 meters high. Along with the Hungarian Parliament Building, also located in the city, it is one of the tallest buildings in Budapest. Both structures share the same height of 96 meters, symbolizing the unity of secular and spiritual ideals. Additionally, the basilica has two bell towers on either side of the dome hall. The southern tower houses a bell weighing nine tons, which is the largest bell in Hungary. St. Stephen's Basilica is an architectural masterpiece with magnificent decoration and is one of Hungary’s most famous landmarks. Visitors can explore the interior of the church or take an elevator or climb 364 steps to reach the dome for panoramic views.

St. Stephen's Basilica

Must-visit reason: One of Hungary’s most significant churches

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Hungary[Hungary]

Province/State: Pest County [Pest County]

City: Budapest [Budapest]