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Church, mosque or temple · Hungary · Budapest
St Stephen's Basilica
A large neoclassical basilica with a dome you can climb for city views.
about 60 min
For storytellers
Why St Stephen's Basilica matters
The basilica is the city's biggest church and a fixture of the skyline. Inside, there is a lavish interior of marble and mosaics, and a viewing gallery in the dome offers a 360-degree panorama of the city.
Talking points
- You can go up into the dome for views.
- It's one of the biggest churches in the city.
- Concerts often take place here.
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