St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest with Stunning Interior

St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) in Budapest.

Situated in the center of Pest, eastern part of Budapest is St. Stephen’s Basilica. The grandness and hugeness of this monument simply attract eyeballs. Incredible architecture, this is an imposing building in a very central location. It is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary. The Basilica is one of the two tallest buildings in Budapest at 96m (315ft.).

The cathedral is equal in to the height of Hungarian parliament. Wiki mentions: this equation symbolizes that worldly and spiritual thinking have the same importance. True or False?!

According to current regulations there cannot be taller building in Budapest than 96m (315ft).

St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

St Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest

St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest, is just 100 years old. The construction was completed in 1905; this sturdy structure housed the important documents and artworks during World War II bombings.

Imposing Dome of St Stephen’s Basilica

The dome is 65m high and very well decorated. The grandness of the interiors is overwhelming! Many well-known sculptors and painters have contributed to the decoration of the inside of St Stephen’s.

It was a beautiful experience inside. Incredibly ornate interior features made with 50 different types of marble. The chapels are elaborately decorated with many sculptures, including a bust of the basilica’s patron saint, who was the first Christian king of Hungary.

St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

Mosaic work on the dome

Main altar St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

Chapel in St Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest

Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen, King of Hungary

An unusual experience was seeing The Holy Right Hand, the relic of St. Stephen’s right hand. This relic is considered national icon of Hungary – the right hand of St. Stephen. I got an eerie feeling seeing the mummified fist. It is one thousand years old!

Holy Right Hand, the relic of St. Stephen’s right hand

One of the many stain glass windows in the basilica. Sunlight streaming in created a peaceful aura inside.

stained glass St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

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