Introduction to St. Stephen's Cathedral: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is located near the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Bajesy-Zsilinszky ut. Avenue. In 1851, Hungary celebrated the founding of the country. The largest church in Budapest was built for the 1000th anniversary. The church spire is 96 meters high and the interior decoration is brilliant and rich. The hall can accommodate more than 8,500 people at the same time. It is surrounded by the church's consistent statues and columns, and the dome mosaics are colorful. Records It tells the life and biblical stories of Stephen, the first king of Hungary. The white statue of the king stands high on the glorious main altar. But the most famous thing here is the preservation of the dried right hand of King Stephen - the "Holy Right Hand". This is the most precious relic of Catholicism. Only during the national ceremony on August 20 every year can you have the honor to admire this sacred object.

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