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St. Stephen's Basilica

Basilica · Belvaros ·

St. Stephen's Basilica

Basilica · Belvaros ·
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"I admire St. Stephen’s Basilica for its ornate architecture and massive dome — the largest church in Hungary, completed in 1905 after a 50-year build, it houses chapels and the reliquary that supposedly contains St. Stephen’s mummified right hand, and they hold organ recitals on Mondays." - Matthew Kepnes

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Budapest's largest church, saint's mummified hand, great views

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Budapest's largest church, saint's mummified hand, great views

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Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary Get directions

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