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Saint Stephen's Hall

Szent István-terem

A richly decorated hall was built in 1902. It was destroyed in World War II, and rebuilt in 2021.

Address: I, Szent György tér 2
Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00
Price: Adult: HUF 3900; senior, student: HUF 1950
Website: szentistvanterem.hu (opens in a new tab)

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