The Basilica of St. Istvan is named in honour of the first king of Hungary, Istvan (Stephen). Construction of the cathedral began in 1848 under the direction of architect József Hild. After his death, the construction was supervised by Miklós Ibl. It was completed in 1905. Along with the parliament building, the basilica is the tallest building in the city. Basilica is the tallest building in the city.
Sculptures of the patron of the church, King Istvan, are placed above the gate leading from the anteroom and in the main altar (Alajos Strobl). In the chapel of the Holy Hand, located behind the apse. the chapel of the Holy Hand houses the most valuable relic of the Hungarian Catholic Church, the mummified brush of the Holy Hand. Hungarian Catholic Church - the mummified hand of St Istvan's right hand.
To enjoy the amazing view, you can take the lift up to the left-hand bell tower of the basilica. On the right bell tower, the largest bell in Hungary is rung. bell, which weighs 9.5 tonnes.
