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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Szent István tér. Map 2 E4 (10 D2).
Tel (06 1) 338 21 51. Treasury:
Open 9am–5pm Mon–Fri (to 1pm
Sat), 1–5pm Sun. & 8 10am–
3pm Mon–Sat (book in advance).
7 ∑ en.bazilika.biz
Mosaics Transport
The dome is decorated q Deák Ferenc tér.
with mosaics designed by
Károly Lotz. Other mosaics
designed by Gyula Benczúr
feature in the sanctuary. . Main Altar
In the centre of the altar there is a
marble statue of St István by Alajos
Stróbl. Scenes from the king’s life
are depicted behind the altar.
. Holy Right Hand
Hungary’s most unusual relic is
the mummified forearm of King
István. It is kept in the Chapel of
the Holy Right Hand.
St Gellért and
St Emeric
This portrayal of St
Gellért and his pupil,
St Emeric, son of
St István, is the work
of Alajos Stróbl.
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1 Observation point
. Painting by 2 The basilica’s lookout terrace
Gyula Benczúr (accessed by 304 steps or an
This image shows King elevator) offers a beautiful panoramic
István, left without an heir, view of the city.
dedicating Hungary to 3 Figures of the 12 Apostles,
the Virgin Mary, who by Leó Feszler, crown the exterior
became Patrona Hungariae, colonnade at the back of the church.
the country’s patron.
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