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Matthias ChurchvsSt. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
Both Matthias Church and St. Stephen's Basilica are rated very highly by writers. Overall, St. Stephen's Basilica ranks significantly higher than Matthias Church. St. Stephen's Basilica is ranked #1 in Budapest with recommendations from 10 publications such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Matthias Church
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Let's Go
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Fodor's "The ornate white (er, sooty white) steeple of the Matthias Church is the highest point on Castle Hill. It was added in the 15th century, above a 13th-century Gothic chapel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Parts of Matthias Church date back some 500 years, notably the carvings above the southern entrance." Full review
Frommer's "Originally founded by King Béla IV in the 13th century, this church is officially named the Church of Our Lady and is a symbol of Buda's Castle District." Full review
Let's Go "If more churches looked like Matthias Church on Castle Hill, every Sunday would be as celebratory as Christmas and Easter." Full review
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Royal wrath resulting from the dejeweling has yet to be felt, so make sure to speak only words of admiration in Matthias Church, especially while viewing the replica of the Hungarian crown upstairs in the church’s Museum of Ecclesiastical Art. You don’t want to be in good favor with the spirit of Hungarian royalty when he arises to steal back his beloved jewels.
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Matthias was the city's first parish church...today, tourists come to admire its imposing architecture, take in its historical symbolism and spend some time studying its impressive artwork." Full review
Frommer's "It is a church not to be missed and this one too has Zsolnay ceramic tiles. Do not miss the museum upstairs...it has an interesting history of the royal crown and a wonderful view of the church" Full review
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Let's Go Lonely Planet
Szt. Istvan ter 1, Pest, Budapest, Hungary
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Fodor's "Handsome and massive, this is one of the chief landmarks of Pest and the city's largest church—it can hold 8,500 people."
Frommer's "The country's largest church, this basilica took more than 50 years to build (the 1868 collapse of the dome caused significant delay) and was finally completed in 1906." Full review
Lonely Planet "The top of the dome can be reached by two lifts and 40 steps (or 302 steps if you want to walk) and offers one of the best views in the city." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The inside is surprising through its ornamentation." Full review
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he chapel of Saint Dextre exhibits one of the masterpieces of the Church: a relic, which would be the right hand of Saint Étienne.
Afar Magazine "If you happen to be meandering through Budapest, and have the urge to do a little sightseeing, St. Stephen's Basilica is definitely a sight to see." Full review
Afar Magazine "It is an important religious site as it is one of the most important Catholic churches in Hungary and it's a true architectural masterpiece." Full review
Afar Magazine "This enormous Roman Catholic basilica resides in the heart of Budapest, and will surely draw awes from anyone who cares to cross its threshold. " Full review
Let's Go "Completed in 1905 after 50 years of construction, this towering monument and its majestic cupola smile on Budapest’s Wall Street." Full review
Lonely Planet "The treasury of the Basilica of St Stephen contains ecclesiastical objects, including censers, chalices, ciboria and vestments, plus an unmissable art deco double monstrance." Full review
