The altarpiece in the main sanctuary is a reproduction of Titian’s 'Assumption', spanning 13.5 by 6.6 meters.
The organ, completed in 1856, is one of the largest in Hungary and features pipes over 10 meters long.
The basement crypt was constructed in the Old Egyptian style to contrast with the Neoclassical upper church.
During construction, the dome was designed to withstand significant seismic activity, a rare structural requirement for that period.
The Basilica's dome is visible from as far as 20 kilometers away on clear days.
The foundation stones of the current basilica were laid by Archbishop Sándor Rudnay, whose remains are interred in the crypt.
The building suffered severe damage during World War II, with nearly 100 shells striking the exterior.
The cross atop the main dome was gilded with over 1.5 kilograms of gold leaf.
The Esztergom Basilica is the largest church and the tallest building in Hungary, serving as the seat of the Catholic Church in the country. It is built in the Neoclassical style, featuring a massive dome that reaches a height of 100 meters. The structure stands on Castle Hill, overlooking the Danube River and the border between Hungary and Slovakia. It houses the largest altarpiece in the world painted on a single canvas, titled 'The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary'. The basilica's treasury contains one of the most significant collections of ecclesiastical gold and silver artifacts in Central Europe. The crypt beneath the church functions as the burial site for prominent Hungarian archbishops and primates. It occupies the site of the first royal cathedral of Hungary, originally commissioned by Saint Stephen in the 11th century. The current building was constructed between 1822 and 1869.
From the Slovakian side of the Mária Valéria Bridge looking back at the Basilica rising above the riverbank.
Climb the stairs to the dome gallery for panoramic views of the Danube Bend and the Slovakian town of Štúrovo.
Visit the treasury museum to view the historical liturgical vestments and golden reliquaries.
Walk around the exterior perimeter to see the massive Corinthian columns from the base up.
Do not overlook the crypt entrance, which requires a separate path; avoid visiting during scheduled masses if you intend to explore as a tourist.
The dome, crypt, and treasury may have different seasonal operating patterns; access may be restricted during major liturgical events.
Shoulders and knees must be covered; hats should be removed upon entering; maintain silence as it is an active house of worship.
