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Szechenyi Lanchid vs St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
Both Chain Bridge and St. Stephen's Basilica are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, St. Stephen's Basilica ranks significantly better than Chain Bridge. St. Stephen's Basilica ranks #1 in Budapest with approval from 7 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Szechenyi Lanchid
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Michelin Guide
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Over the Danube, Between Clark Adam ter and Roosevelt ter, Budapest 1013, Hungary
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Fodor's
"This is the oldest and most beautiful of the seven road bridges that span the Danube in Budapest. When lit up at night, it captures Budapest's radiance as do few other scenes."
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Concierge
"This city icon was designed by Englishman William Tierney Clark and Scottish engineer Adam Clark and funded by influential aristocrat Count István Széchenyi."
Frommer's
"Prior to the building of this bridge, people relied on a structure on the water that had to be dismantled when ships passed and that was easily wrecked in stormy weather."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Széchenyi Bridge, or the Chain Bridge, is the oldest in the city... and is magnificently lit at night. Two stone lions on pedestals keep proud watch over either end of the bridge."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This twin-towered span is the city’s oldest and arguably most beautiful bridge. It is named in honour of its initiator, István Széchenyi, but was built by a Scotsman named Adam Clark."
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
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Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The inside is surprising through its ornamentation."
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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."
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