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Statue of St. Stephen I

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  • Statue of Stephen I of Hungary in Buda Castle, Budapest
    Statue of Stephen I of Hungary in Buda Castle, Budapest
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The I. Szent István statue honors King Saint Stephen, the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians (997–1000) and the first King of Hungary (1000–1038). He is celebrated for founding the Christian Hungarian state and establishing the institutions that shaped medieval Hungary.
Summary The I. Szent István statue honors King Saint Stephen, the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians (997–1000) and the first King of Hungary (1000–1038). He is celebrated for founding the Christian Hungarian state and establishing the institutions that shaped medieval Hungary.

Description The statue portrays Saint Stephen in elaborate royal attire, holding a crown and scepter—symbols of both his temporal power and his divine mandate. The sculptor emphasizes his serene yet authoritative expression, capturing the combination of spiritual dedication and statecraft for which he is remembered. Surrounding details of the pedestal and nearby plaques contextualize his reign, highlighting his efforts to convert the Magyar people to Christianity, establish dioceses across the kingdom, and consolidate the foundations of a centralised state. Positioned on the steps of the Jesuit complex near the Buda Castle, the statue commands views of the historic district, linking the symbolism of the Hungarian monarchy to the broader landscape of the city. The monument is not merely commemorative; it acts as a visual anchor for the history of Hungary’s medieval Christianization and the enduring legacy of its first king.

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Address: Jezsuita lépcső 1-3, 1014 Budapest, Hungary

Easily accessible on foot from Buda Castle or via public transport, including buses and trams serving the Castle District. Located in Fisherman's Bastion

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47.501877, 19.034941
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47°30'06.8"N 19°02'05.8"E
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34T 352012 5262809
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