St. Stephen’s Mausoleum 🇭🇺

Located in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, St. Stephen's Mausoleum is a powerful memorial building constructed in the late 1930s to honor Stephen I of Hungary. You will find it situated directly behind the excavated ruins of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the original burial place of the king. Stepping inside, you can view the empty 11th-century antique marble sarcophagus, recarved around the time of Stephen's 1083 canonization and adorned with cherubs, rosettes, flowers, and an angel.

Designed by Géza Lux and Kálmán Lux, the building showcases exterior relief sculptures by Walter Madarassy. Inside, vibrant restored frescoes painted by Vilmos Aba-Novák decorate the walls, illustrating key historical and religious themes such as the Holy Dexter, the Holy Crown of Hungary, St. Gellért baptizing the Hungarians, and St. Stephen's coronation.

On the eastern wall, you will discover a impressive recreated stained glass window by Lili Árkayné Sztehló depicting episodes of the king's life. If you are exploring Hungarian heritage, visiting this site offers you a unique look into 11th-century history and 1930s artistic expression.

What to see at St. Stephen's Mausoleum

• 11th-century marble sarcophagus recarved for St. Stephen's canonization
• Striking historical and political frescoes by Vilmos Aba-Novák
• Large stained glass window recreated from original patterns by Lili Árkayné Sztehló
• Exterior relief sculptures designed by Walter Madarassy

Visiting tips

Be sure to inspect the eastern wall to admire the detailed stained glass window depicting episodes of St. Stephen's life.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

St. Stephen's Mausoleum is easy to reach on Székesfehérvár’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Székesfehérvár travel guide.