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St. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest church of Hungary and the second highest in ecclesiastical order in the whole world. The St. Stephen’s Basilica is named in the memory of Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary and founder of the first Hungarian state in 1000 AD. The building is the second largest building of Hungary and its dome like structure provides an extensive view of river Danube and the Hungarian city.
The construction of the St. Stephen’s Basilica started in the year 1851. The first architect who conceptualized the design was Jozsef Hild. After his death, the construction was looked after by Hungarian architect, Miklos Ybl, who added his own neo-renaissance touch to the building. After the collapse of a dome in the year 1868, the construction process was delayed and the death of Miklos Ybl further added to it. Finally the completion of the building was administered by a third architect, Jozsef Krausz.
The interior of the basilica was carefully crafted by many well-known sculptors of Hungary. The right hand of St. Stephen is even preserved at the Chapel of the Holy Right, near the entrance.
The St. Stephen’s Basilica is also the venue for a large variety of concerts, especially during the summer evenings. On almost all Sundays, a chorus performance is organized at the St. Stephen’s Basilica.
The entry fee to the St. Stephen’s Basilica for adults is 1600 Forint and 1200 Forint for children and pension-holders.
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