The basilica is named after the first king of Hungary, Stephen (Stephen). On the bell tower of this church is the largest bell in Hungary, and the height of the basilica is 96 meters, which makes it, together with the Parliament building, the tallest historic buildings in Budapest.
The interiors of the basilica impress with their luxury: there is a marble finish, and a mosaic of the finest work, and stained glass. Sculptures of the patron saint of the church, King Stephen, are above the gates to the temple and in the main altar, around which are five bronze bas-reliefs depicting scenes from his life. The most valuable relic of the Hungarian Catholic Church, the mummified brush of St. Stephen's right hand, is kept in the chapel of the Holy Right, located behind the apse. Every year on August 20, the holy right hand is carried through the streets of the city.
Admission is formally free, but you will be forced to donate at the entrance.
The interiors of the basilica impress with their luxury: there is a marble finish, and a mosaic of the finest work, and stained glass. Sculptures of the patron saint of the church, King Stephen, are above the gates to the temple and in the main altar, around which are five bronze bas-reliefs depicting scenes from his life. The most valuable relic of the Hungarian Catholic Church, the mummified brush of St. Stephen's right hand, is kept in the chapel of the Holy Right, located behind the apse. Every year on August 20, the holy right hand is carried through the streets of the city.
Admission is formally free, but you will be forced to donate at the entrance.
Translated automatically from Ukrainian. View original
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