St. Stephens Basilica is Budapests largest church and one of its most important landmarks, completed in 1905. The neo-classical dome reaches 96 meters, matching Parliament height. Houses the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, Hungarys first king. Dome offers panoramic city views.
Church — donation. Dome+treasury 8000 HUF (~21 EUR). Elevator to dome available. Organ concerts separate
Opening time at 9:00 for quieter visit. Late afternoon for golden light on dome. Sunday at 10:00 for English Mass
Metro M1 to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky ut or M3 to Arany Janos utca. Walk from Chain Bridge or Deak Ferenc ter
Stunning neo-classical interior with marble and gold. Holy Right Hand relic. 360-degree city views from 65m dome terrace. Regular organ concerts
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, Sun 13:00-18:00. Panorama terrace and treasury: daily 9:00-19:00. Dome closes 30 min earlier. Hours vary during services and weddings.
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Yes, an elevator takes you most of the way up, then a few stairs to the viewing terrace. Total 364 steps if walking. The 65m terrace offers Budapest's best central panorama.
Useful tips for visiting St. Stephens Basilica
Book online to skip ticket queues. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Take elevator to dome then stairs for views. Organ concerts held regularly
Metro M1 to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky ut or M3 to Arany Janos utca. Walk from Chain Bridge or Deak Ferenc ter
Stunning neo-classical interior with marble and gold. Holy Right Hand relic. 360-degree city views from 65m dome terrace. Regular organ concerts
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