Basilica of Saint Istvan - a visiting card of Budapest

Tourists visiting Hungary at any time of the year, necessarily study the Basilica of St. Istvan. In it everything is done to ensure that travelers had an unforgettable experience - an observation deck from which you can see the panorama of Budapest, the relics of Saint Istvan - the historical character who founded Hungary, a hall with magnificent acoustics, where concerts take place.

The basilica of St. Istvan is an active Catholic cathedral, on the Christian holidays, parishioners are called a 9-ton bell, the largest bell in Hungary. Inside - an art mosaic on the walls, paintings, bronze bas-reliefs.

From autumn to spring, Hungarian musicians perform weekly concerts in the cathedral, and you can hear performances almost every evening in the summer. Sounds classic from different eras, Catholic ceremonies and services accompanied by a church choir.

The Basilica of St. Istvan is located on the same area. Opens the door to visit from 9 to 17 hours. Saturdays and Sundays excursions are reduced. People are admitted to the Basilica for free, but it is customary to leave donations. The entrance to the observation deck is paid, the ticket office at the right entrance to the cathedral.

In Budapest, many hotels and guesthouses for every budget. Nearby the cathedral are numerous restaurants with Hungarian and international cuisine.

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