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Hungarian Parliament BuildingvsSt. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
Parliament and St. Stephen's Basilica are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, St. Stephen's Basilica is preferred by most writers compared to Parliament. St. Stephen's Basilica comes in at #1 in Budapest with recommendations from 10 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Hungarian Parliament Building
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Afar Magazine
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U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
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Kossuth Lajos ter 1-3 Hungary, Budapest 1055, Hungary
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Fodor's "The most visible symbol of Budapest's left bank is the huge neo-Gothic Parliament, mirrored in the Danube much the way Britain's Parliament is reflected in the Thames." Full review
Frommer's "Budapest's great Parliament, the second largest in Europe after London, is an eclectic design mixing the predominant Gothic revival style with a neo-Renaissance dome." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Eclectic-style Parliament, designed by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, has about 690 sumptuously decorated rooms." Full review
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To avoid disappointment, book ahead (in person).
Afar Magazine "Get a good glimpse of this ornate gothic building." Full review
Let's Go "“The motherland does not have a house,” lamented Hungarian poet Milhaly Corosmarty in 1846." Full review
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Seeing Parliament during construction on one of the building’s corners is not bad timing, but rather unavoidable as renovation is infinite.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Along the sumptuous staircase of honour, you will reach the immense hall of the dome, the house of deputies... and the Meeting Hall, where gold inlay abounds." Full review
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Especially admire the crown jewels.
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Completed in 1902, the Hungarian Parliament is one of Budapest's most famous landmarks." Full review
Frommer's "Budapest's great Parliament, the second largest in Europe after London, is an eclectic design mixing the predominant Gothic revival style with a neo-Renaissance dome" Full review
Independent "The Parliament Building dominates the city...this Gothic Revival marvel can be explored on guided tours through some of its 691 majestic rooms."
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
