Saint Stephen's Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) travel guide

The Basilica of St Stephen, built in the neo-Renaissance style, is one of the most impressive religious buildings in the Hungarian capital. Marble and stucco adorn the interior, and one of Europe’s largest bells hangs in the tower. A visit to the basilica treasury is also worthwhile

The monumental size of the basilica is underlined by its 96m/315ft-tall central dome and two west towers in height 80m/262ft. In 1845 the design of the church was entrusted to József Hild, who had already made a name for himself as the architect of the cathedrals in Eger and Esztergom. He was still largely a devotee of the classical style, and the ground plan of the building in the shape of a Greek cross and the central dome survive from his plan. After Hild’s death in 1867, Miklós Ybl brought new ideas that eventually gave the church its monumental neo-Renaissance style. St Stephen’s was completed by József Kauser after the death of Ybl in 1905.

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