Tourist Information
Type | Statue |
Construction Year | 1906 |
Getting there | By BUS: 16/16A Szell Kalman Square (M2) #16 from Deak Ferenc Ter (M1, M2, or M3) By BUDA Castle Funicular: – from Clark Adam Square (at the foot of the Chain Bridge) to Castle Hill |
Visiting Hours | Anytime |
Tickets | Free |
Other attraction nearby | Matthias Church (20 m) Holy Trinity Statue (70 m) Fisherman’s Bastion (70 m) |
Location | Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary, Europe |
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St. Stephen Statue
St. Stephen Statue stands on top of Castle Hill near the Fisherman’s Bastion
King Stephen united the Magyar tribes and established Christianity in the country at the beginning of the 11th century.
From the place near the statue, you will see spectacular views of the Danube river and Pest.
The pedestal is almost 5.4 m tall and is covered with reliefs-scenes from King Stephen’s life.