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St. Stephen's Basilica

Name: St. Stephen's Basilica
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Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into St. Stephen's Basilica, the great domed church at the heart of Pest. Admire the marble and mosaic interior, and if you have energy, climb up for a panorama over the city.

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Full description

St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church in Budapest, a neoclassical Roman Catholic building constructed between 1851 and 1905 and topped with a great cupola that anchors the skyline of Pest.

Inside, the nave is richly decorated with marble, mosaics and gilded detail, and the building also hosts regular organ and classical music concerts. Visitors who feel fit enough can climb to the dome for panoramic views, with tickets available online.

It sits a short walk inland from the Parliament and the Danube, which makes it an easy pairing with other central Pest sights.

St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church in Budapest, a neoclassical Roman Catholic building constructed between 1851 and 1905 and topped with a great cupola that anchors the skyline of Pest.

It sits a short walk inland from the Parliament and the Danube, which makes it an easy pairing with other central Pest sights.

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Address

Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary · V. kerület

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Buy tickets online to avoid queueing
check the opening hours on the day as they vary and visits are limited during services
consider an evening concert to hear the acoustics and see the interior.

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Reviews

Impressive and uplifting, it is one of the most beautiful churches! Not only because of its location, but also because of its design! Tickets can be purchased online, and those who feel fit enough can go up to the tower, where the view is beautiful! I recommend it to everyone visiting this part of Pest.

krisztian polyak

3/5

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