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The Esztergom Basilica, officially the Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Taken Into Heaven and St Adalbert, is a neoclassical church in Esztergom, Hungary, completed in 1869. As the seat of the Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, it serves as the mother church of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary. The basilica incorporates the Bakócz Chapel, a Renaissance work dating to 1506 that was dismantled and rebuilt into the new structure. It is the largest church in Hungary.
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Where is the Esztergom Basilica located?
The Esztergom Basilica is a neoclassical church located in Esztergom, Hungary. It sits on a hill overlooking the Danube River and the border with Slovakia.
What is the official name of the Esztergom Basilica?
Its official name is the Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Taken Into Heaven and St Adalbert. It serves as the mother church of the Catholic Church in Hungary.
When was the Esztergom Basilica completed?
The massive structure was completed in 1869 after several decades of construction. It was designed in a grand Neoclassical style by the architect János Packh.
What role does the Esztergom Basilica play in the Catholic Church?
It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, making it the most important church in Hungary. It is also the largest church and the tallest building in the country.
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