Experience the best of St Stephen's Basilica

While St. Stephen’s Basilica’s neoclassical façade is a marvel of architecture, its opulent interiors are equally spectacular. Inside, you’ll find exquisitely painted and gilded ceilings, frescoes rich in detail, intricate mosaics, ornate chapels, and stained glass windows, making it one of Budapest’s most impressive religious buildings.

Climb up the stairs or take an elevator up to the church’s panoramic terrace, where you’ll be rewarded with 360° views of Budapest, including iconic landmarks like the Parliament building, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and the Danube River. It’s the perfect spot for an Instagram-worthy photograph and to appreciate the beauty of the city from above.

The church houses a collection of Hungary’s most sacred relics, including the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, which is its most important religious artifact. Its treasury also holds artworks and other ecclesiastical objects like chalices, censers, and church vestments, offering a glimpse into Hungary’s rich religious and cultural heritage.

With its excellent acoustics and grand interiors, St. Stephen’s Basilica is one of the city’s most iconic classical music concert venues. It often hosts Hungary’s top musicians performing classical masterpieces by composers like Mozart, Vivaldi, Verdi, and Bach. Attending a concert in this historical setting is an unforgettable experience.