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St. Stephen's Basilica
Budapest's largest church, with a dome as tall as the Parliament's and the mummified hand of Hungary's first king.
- Open
- Every day; it closes during services
- Price
- Paid; extra for the dome
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Szent István tér 1, 1051 BudapestDirections
- Getting There
- Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út station (Metro line 1).
Why Go
Finished in 1905, the basilica's dome rises 96 meters, the same height as the Parliament's, and no building in the city may be taller. Its chapel holds the Holy Right, the hand of King Stephen I.
Stairs and a lift lead to a panorama terrace around the dome.
Tips
- Shoulders and knees must be covered.
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