Cathedral Basilica of Eger
| Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle | |
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| Location | Eger |
| Country |  Hungary |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle[1] or more formally Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, St. Michael and the Immaculate Conception (Hungarian: Szent János apostol és evangélista o Szent János apostol és evangélista, Szent Mihály főangyal, Szeplőtelen Fogantatás főszékesegyház bazilika) also called Eger Cathedral is a religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church that functions as lacatedral of the Archdiocese of Eger, is located in the city of Eger,[2] in the European country of Hungary.[3][4]
The cathedral was built between 1831 and 1837 by József Hilda commissioned by Archbishop János László Pyrker.
The cathedral is a basilica with three naves. In the middle between the nave and chancel to the east is the transept. The dome of the cathedral is lavishly decorated and a height of 40 meters. In chorus are the two bell towers. The portal on the eastern porch is designed like a Greek temple. The monumental entrance is decorated with statues of saints: St. Stephen, St. Ladislaus, and Saints Peter and Paul. The facade is supported by Corinthian columns that reaches a height of 17 meters.
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References
- ^ Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apstole and Evangelist, St. Michael and the Immaculate Conception in Eger
- ^ Phillips, Adrian; Scotchmer, Jo (2010-04-15). Hungary. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841622859.
- ^ Fallon, Steve (2009-01-01). Budapest. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781740598149.
- ^ Hebbert, Charles; Longley, Norm; Richardson, Dan (2002-01-01). Hungary. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781858289175.