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St. Stephen's Basilica
(Szent István Bazilika)
Church and Historic and Protected Site
Lipótváros, Budapest
"Both Basilica and tower well worth admission"(9 Tips)
"Very beautiful church, feels like part of heaven."(5 Tips)
"Free organ concerts — check the schedule at the entrance."(3 Tips)
"Beautiful inside and outside view from the top of Basilica."(3 Tips)
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Reyhan SafarnegaarAugust 25, 2017Try the vision of the basilica at night! It's breathtaking. Buy a nice ice cream at gelato rosa, walk around the basilica and enjoy the silence. Sit in the outdoor seats of the cafes around the plaza.
SamanthaOctober 25, 2015Stunning interior & gorgeous view from the rooftop! Definitely worth the token entrance fee of only 200 & 500 huf. The direct walk to chain bridge and across the Danube is perfect all round. Enjoy! ☺️
Daniel BauerNovember 28, 2017Spectacular Landmark from outside and inside 🙂 small square in front of Bazilica is perfect place for Christmas market in winter..love this place ❤️
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Kev WestNovember 20, 2018If you are going to the viewing terrace at the top of the dome there is a second lift when you get out of the first. The view is stunning and it’s well worth the effort!
Natalya ShantyOctober 7, 2019Amazing Basilica. There are Perfect European Baroque interior & exterior. Yo can climb the roof and observe the city’s landscape from the top. Also you can find some galleries on some floors.
Mark BJune 28, 2018Beautiful church. I believe oldest or largest in Budapest. Only donations asked for to enter ($200 forint) You can also go to the top of the dome for views of the city for a small fee.
Jeanette MaylandApril 6, 2023Obscenely beautiful. Begs you to consider how many people suffered to enable this level of budget. It also begs you to consider who this church is for when the king is placed atop of the altar..
- Katja M.December 30, 2015Great architecture! Free organ concerts — check the schedule at the entrance. Don't forget to put the phone into silent mode.
Serhii LutskoJuly 4, 2017The building is gorgeous both from inside and outside. They have a roof where you can see the rest of the city
GlennJune 29, 2015Definitely worth the 500HUF to visit the tower by stairs or elevator. Mind your head when using the stairs!
Kalle RApril 19, 2019A stunning Basilica both outside and inside. Be sure to go in, and have a 200 Florint coin with you!
Olena KaunJuly 8, 2016Huge Cathedral. 200 HUF - mandatory 'donation' to enter the temple. Rooftop panorama is must visit!
We Love BudapestJanuary 12, 2015One of the largest Christmas fairs in Budapest also has a 200m2 ice rink, open to children. The little ones can also participate in free skating lessons under the festive lights.
MuratApril 8So beautiful from outside, amazing inside, fantastic at night with lights! A must see spot. Be careful while taking photos, bikers may hit you.
Burak SansalJanuary 13, 2014awesome church, great ornaments and decorations. Don't miss the Black Madonna and the hand of St. Stephen in the small chapels.
Inti KosFebruary 12, 2017Beautiful basilica, one of the must see destinations when visiting Budapest.
- We Love BudapestOctober 17, 2014For a small fee, ascend to the balcony of the Basilica dome, offering some of the best views of the city. There is also Parliament House and nice walks in the streets of District V nearby.
- We Love BudapestJanuary 5, 2015"One of the largest Christmas fairs in Budapest also has a 200m2 ice rink, open to children. The little ones can also participate in free skating lessons under the festive lights."
Priya TungrusJune 5, 2016A very pretty church. Lots of festivals held in the square so quite tricky to get good photos of the exterior.
Thomas CraenenAugust 9, 2015Definitely worth a visit. Stunning interior and from the tower you get a great view over Budapest.
Chris KuzanNovember 8, 2021Just an incredible place in the heart of Budapest. The view from the Basilicas’ panorama is incredible.
Victoria S ⚅October 15, 2015You must visit this church.The inside is charming and luxurious.You can also pay a ticket to see the view of Budapest city from rooftop.
Maria BeliakovaJanuary 8, 2020Entrance is free even some write about 200 huf, no one made us pay anything. Observation platform costs 1000 huf. You can get there both by lift or steps.
ᴡ PeterAugust 23, 2015the tallest building in the area with panorama view from the tower. much cheaper than the ferris wheel on Erzsébet square, but offers the same experience.
budapestUNDERGUIDEMay 23, 2012One of the most adored buildings in Budapest, this Church is well worth the visit. We suggest walking from the Danube side to get the full effect of this incredible building!
Carl GriffinDecember 31, 2015Beautiful neoclassical church that took over half a century to build following the collapse of its dome in a storm.
Josele Mi TeleAugust 7, 2015Amazingly big and beautiful! On of the musts of Pest. I didn't go inside and don't regret it.
IpanovJanuary 8, 2014The guy on main altar is not a Christ or St.Mary - it is István. Almoust nobody in hungary really know it, but it is true)))- Tiffany McDonaldAugust 14, 2015Beautiful inside and outside view from the top of Basilica. Also dont forget to take a look at the mummified hand of St Steven
Lionel LimJune 20, 2018The view from the top of the dome makes paying for the ticket worthwhile. Also, take the time to watch one of the concerts.
Ceren EryilmazNovember 21, 2016It's magical on the inside and the outside. The roof tiles are fromm the fairy tales
Liisa HämäläinenDecember 8, 2019Beautiful cathedral that hosts a large Christmas market infront of the cathedral.
Andreas KanakisFebruary 16, 2015Very beautifully designed. It's great they don't charge you at the entrance yet like in most mayor cities.
Viesturs KančsNovember 23, 2014Tourists - it is not required to buy a ticket to see the Basilica. Entrance is for donations (written only in hungarian)!
Catherine McNeelFebruary 28, 2017Beautiful monument right in the city center! Walk inside and see this famous cathedral for the full experience.
Filip NovotnýJanuary 29, 2018The panorama view from the tower is worth a visit. The student ticket is only 400 HUF.
Fluying ✅January 5, 2017This unusual cathedral features in the main altar not Jesus but St. István, Hungary’s first Christian king.
Görkem Buğra CeyhanAugust 6, 2013In Christianity I've heard the greed is one of the 7 deadly sins.. Apparently the church administration hasn't heard of it.. They openly ask for money in every part of basilica for everything.. £€$
- Stan WinarskiSeptember 9, 20182nd best view in Budapest. Both Basilica and tower well worth admission
Nadia PrutskovaNovember 8, 2014Go up to the cupola, you get a nice view of the city; pretty impresive inside and outside
Lukas PravdaOctober 1, 2016Entry is free of charge. Panorama costs 500huf but they do not accept cards. In 2016.
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