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ST. STEPHEN'S BASILICA (SZENT ISTVÁN BAZILIKA)

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Szent István tér, Ve arrondissement, Budapest, Hungary
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2024
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2024

This imposing neo-Renaissance church, the work of famous 19th century architects, serves as a showcase for the hand of Saint Stephen.

Dedicated to the founder of the Hungarian Christian nation, St. Stephen, this neo-Renaissance basilica is the work of the architects József Hild, Miklós Ybl and József Kauser. Its construction, which was not easy, took almost 50 years. The work was interrupted by financial difficulties and the death of the architect Hild in 1851. Resumed in 1867, they were delayed again in 1868, when the dome of the cathedral collapsed... It was in 1876 that the basilica began to take on its current appearance, to be consecrated in 1905. Inside, only a few rare rays of sunlight animate the statue of St. Stephen (behind the altar) - by Alajos Stróbl - and the painting by Gyula Benczúr of the king St. Stephen asking for his country the protection of the Holy Virgin. One can admire the mosaics under the dome, and on the left the stained glass windows of the famous work of Miksa Róth. The beautiful collection of ecclesiastical art includes the most revered relic of the Hungarian Catholic Church: the "Holy Dexter", the mummified right hand of Szent István (its authenticity is still in doubt). Preserved as a national treasure, it is exhibited in the Chapel of the Divine Right (Szent Jobb Káplona, open from April 30 to September 30 from 9:30 am to 4 pm, from October1 to March 31 from 10 am to 4 pm) and is the object of a procession on August 20. Finally, an elevator allows access to the gallery that surrounds the dome of the basilica and offers a beautiful view of the old city.

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hmimi
Visited in december 2019
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très belle basilique
Superbe basilique à voir, notamment pour l diversité de ses styles. En plein centre de Pest au coeur d'une magnifique place entoure de plusieurs restaurants et bars. On y joue régulièrement de splendides concerts de musique classique dans un très beau cadre.
thon
Visited in march 2020
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MAGNIFIQUE INTERIEUR
CETTE BASILIQUE A ÉTÉ CONSTRUITE EN STYLE NEO CLASSIQUE EN 1851 SES DIMENSIONS SONT IMPOSANTES 87.4M DE LONG ET 55 DE LARGE C'EST LE BÂTIMENT LE PLUS HAUT DE BUDAPEST. SA TOUR RENFERME UNE CLOQUE DE NEUF TONNES. SA CAPACITÉ D'ACCUEIL EST DE 8500 PERSONNES. SON INTÉRIEUR EST RICHEMENT DÉCORE
Juuulie59
Visited in december 2019
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Très jolie basilique
Cette basilique est grandiose.
L'entrée est peu chère (une urne est disponible a l'entrée) et il est possible de faire le tour de la basilique en suivant un circuit.
Il y a beaucoup de mode qui visite cette basilique très importante et imposante a Budapest.
gwadaboy
Visited in october 2019
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un lieu majeur dans l'histoire de la Hongrie
église très impressionnante par son profusion de marbre et sa coupole d'une grande beauté
Yoan1988
Visited in february 2020
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BASILIQUE SAINT-ÉTIENNE
Situee au centre de Pest. Cette basilique est tres belle de interieur comme exterieure. Vous pouvvez meme monter dans l'une des tour (pour un prix assez fabile). Cela vaut le detour

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