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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) vs Fisherman's Bastion

Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, St. Stephen's Basilica scores marginally better than Fisherman's Bastion. St. Stephen's Basilica ranks #1 in Budapest with positive reviews from 10 sources including Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
9 / 10
Szt. Istvan ter 1, Pest, Budapest, Hungary
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Fodor's 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 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 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 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
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Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
9 / 10
Tarnork Utca 28, Budapest, Hungary
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Medieval fishwives once peddled their wares here, but now you see merchants selling souvenirs and crafts, musicians, and—less visible but always present—pickpockets." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The neo-Romanesque Fisherman's Bastion, behind Matthias Church and the Hilton Hotel, has a spectacular panorama of the river and Pest beyond it." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The bastion is a neo-Gothic masquerade that most visitors (and many Hungarians) believe to be much older. But who cares? It looks medieval and offers among the best views in Budapest." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A visit to the enchanting interior of the Matthias Church is a requirement, as well as time to soak up the view from the beautiful Fisherman's Bastion." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The seven towers represent the seven Magyar chiefs who first settled Hungary in 896. The view of Parliament, St. Stephen, and downtown Pest is breathtaking, especially at sunset and at night." Full review
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