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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 146 attractions in Budapest
Traveler 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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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Szt. Istvan ter 1
Pest Budapest
Hungary
Tel: 1-317-2859

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4 of 5 stars
Mutiny 106 contributions
Budapest, Hungary
Jul 6, 2009

It is so hard to believe that this church is just over 100 years old as it's ornate architecture suggests it is much older, but it's beautiful condition suggests it is much younger. The stain-glass windows are delightful, especially in the Jobb Chapel where you find the Holy Relic - the mummified hand of Szent Istvan that is 1000 years... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveTravelMustTravel 7 contributions
UK
May 19, 2009

Definitely one for the list of must sees! Take the stairs or lift (small charge for the lift) to the top for great views of the city. Inside the Basilica is beautiful and worth a look even if you are not a big fan of churches. The square outside is also a nice place to stop for a coffee and... more

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5 of 5 stars
asyeager 14 contributions
dublin, ireland
Mar 3, 2009

Simply gorgeous. Make sure to go all the way to the top for an amazing view of the city of Budapest. more

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5 of 5 stars
Larkie25 210 contributions
Sunshine State
Jul 28, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We started our morning out early and got to the church before they opened. They unlocked the door at 9am and we walked around before there were loads of other people with us. We intended to go up to the top but that part didn't open until 9:30. The inside of the church is just incredible and just makes you... more

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4 of 5 stars
nyuszi 41 contributions
Los Angeles, California
May 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The facade and square outside of the Bazilika are breathtaking, but the inside is just as good. On the ground floor, you can see St Stephen's hand (a saintly relic). And the view from the top is absolutely incredible! more

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3 of 5 stars
Valletta054 68 contributions
Malta
Jun 3, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

The Basilica is in a large square. Thus, you can admire its grandeur from the outside as you approach the basilica. The open space gives you also the opportunity to take photo of the entire church. The inside is quite nice, altghough nothing so splendid. There is also a small museum with ecclestic material. A great plus is the elevator... more

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4 of 5 stars
よっち 455 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Mar 31, 2009

聖イシュトバーン大聖堂、その名の由来は聖人となったハンガリー王国・初代国王のイシュトバーン1世にちなんでいます。教会入口... more

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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) Address

Szt. Istvan ter 1 | Pest, Budapest, Hungary
Tel: 1-317-2859