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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) vs Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)

Hungarian National Gallery and St. Stephen's Basilica are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, St. Stephen's Basilica scores significantly better than Hungarian National Gallery. St. Stephen's Basilica has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 10 reviews like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.

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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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
9 / 10
Szent Gyorgy ter 2, Budavari Palota, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"This art collection is the raison d'être for several sections of the Royal Palace located at the top of Castle Hill."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Hungarian National Gallery is an overwhelming collection spread across four floors that traces Hungarian art from the 11th century to the present." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"With a collection of more than 10,000 art objects, this museum is not for the cultural faint of heart." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, which comprises the immense center block of the Royal Palace (Wings B, C, and D), exhibits Hungarian fine art, from medieval ecclesiastical paintings and..." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Living in the Buda Castle, the Hungarian National Gallery is the king of Budapest, and unlike many before its time, its rule is just about perfect." Full review
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