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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

Szt. Istvan ter 1 | Pest, Budapest, Hungary
1-317-2859
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Ranked #13 of 175 attractions in Budapest
Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Built between 1851 and 1905, this large parish church accommodates 8,500 people and features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This neoclassical basilica has abundant statues and paintings; the huge dome collapsed at one point a couple of centuries ago and had to be rebuilt.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This really is a must, not only from the outside but the inside too, it can be seen from many points in Budapest and is a good place to use as a visual marker for walking. Could have spent the day in there so serene and peaceful

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The first thing you notice about St Stephens is the size and the steps leading up to it, as you go through the entrace there is a statue that is light up which just draws you in. you can also see the hand of St Stephen that is kept at the church. We went to an evening concert at the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Walking in this basilica looking at the beautiful interior, I had a feeling of getting in touch with all the people who have been here before me - some of them praying, some of them mourning, some of them rejoicing, some of them grateful, some of them astonishing, some of them only looking. In the evening we went back to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

and very moving listen parts of the mass in singed in Latin I missed the museum and the view from the top :(

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was a gorgeous church. I was in awe of how large it was. Beautiful sculptures and amazing art work. The best part for me was viewing the mummified hand of St. Stephen. I was astounded that they saved his hand in a glass container. There also is a board of photos and captions explaining how they did it. It... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We visited St Stephen's Basilica on 3 occasions in May 2013. It is a beautiful basilica and well worth the mandatory contribution of 200 forint. On our second visit we attended the Friday Organ Concert which lasted just over an hour and was superb. There are different prices but the cheaper seats in the middle of the basilica costing 4,500... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We visited St Stephens twice during our four days in Budapest. It is very impressive from the outside and beautiful on the inside. We attended weekly Mass on Saturday at 5:00PM. The setaing left a lot to be desired, especially in such a beautiful Cathedral. On our second visit, we were lucky to arrive when a wedding was just leaving... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

It was probably a standard European cathedral like place, but it was stunning. Only open till 5 PM though.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

In the midst of a busy city it is always good to take time out and this building helps you do just that. Whether or not you visit it for religious reasons you must be impressed by the sheer craftsmanship of the place.

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