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St Stephen's Basilica Description

(Local Name: Szent István-bazilika) St Stephen's Basilica (Szent István bazilika), in Neo-Renaissance style, is one of the most imposing ecclesiastical buildings of the Hungarian capital. The church is of monumental proportions with a central dome 96m (315ft) high, and two 80m (262ft) high towers at the west end. Building began in 1851. The plans were largely the work of Jószef Hild, the great exponent of Classical architecture. After Hild's death and the collapse of the dome in 1868, Miklós Ybl proposed new plans for the church. After Ybl's death in 1905 Josef Kauser completed the work.

Magnificent works of art adorn the interior, including figures by Alajos Stróbl and János Fadrusz. The mosaics on the

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Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art collections; Christian sites; Scenic site or route; Towers, monuments, observation deck

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Szent István-bazilika
Hungary

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