St. Stephen's Basilica
Church · Pest, Budapest

St. Stephen's Basilica

Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This neoclassical basilica was completed in 1905. It contains the preserved right hand of St. Stephen. The dome provides 360-degree views over Pest.

On day 2 of Budapest Baths & Bridges

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry to the basilica. Ticket required for dome access.
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Metro M1 to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út or short walk from Deák Ferenc tér

Itineraries with St. Stephen's Basilica

Day 2 of Budapest Baths & Bridges

Parliament and Basilica

How St. Stephen's Basilica fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Hungarian Parliament BuildingHungarian Parliament
  2. 11:30St. Stephen's BasilicaSt. Stephen's Basilica
  3. 14:30Shoes on the Danube BankShoes on the Danube
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St. Stephen's Basilica questions

Is St. Stephen's Basilica free?

Entry to the main church is free. A ticket is needed to reach the dome.

Can you climb the dome?

Yes. Stairs or elevator lead to an observation terrace with views across Budapest.

What is inside St. Stephen's Basilica?

The basilica holds the relic of St. Stephen's right hand and features large mosaics and statues.

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