St Stephens Basilica Budapest is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on October 22nd, 2014.
St Stephens Basilica Budapest
According to one website, St Stephen's Basilica was #10 on the top 10 most photographed places in the world! I had my peanut butter and jam sandwich... more
by Joan Carroll
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St Stephens Basilica Budapest
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Joan Carroll
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According to one website, St Stephen's Basilica was #10 on the top 10 most photographed places in the world! I had my peanut butter and jam sandwich while I sat and enjoyed the view of St Stephen's Basilica and the grand Szent Istvan ter (St. Stephen's Square). There are also numerous open-air cafes lining the square and on this beautiful fall day, lots of people were also enjoying the view and the weather. Over the main portal is a bust of King Stephen, Hungary's first Christian king and patron saint of the basilica. St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and can hold up to 8,500 people. Although in architectural terms it's a cathedral, it was given the title of 'basilica minor' by Pope Pius XI in 1931. It took more than 50 years to build the Basilica. Building commenced in 1851, and the inauguration ceremony took place in 1906 and was attended by Emperor Franz Joseph. During its construction, in 1868 the dome collapsed and rebuilding it had to start almost from scratch, Originally designed in neo-classical style, the Basilica was finished in neo-renaissance style. The dome is 96 meters high, the exact same height as the Budapest Parliament Building. In fact current building regulations stipulate that no other structure in Budapest can be taller than 96 meters. Having the same height as the Parliament also symbolizes the balance between church and state in Hungary. And inside the church is a reliquary with the "Holy Right" (Szent Jobb), the preserved right hand of King Stephen. It is Hungarian Catholicism's holiest relic. You can climb to the dome for some wonderful views of the city and you know that was my next stop after spending some time on the square!
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October 22nd, 2014
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and congrats for being selected on the feature pages!! v/f/t