Christmas market
The Advent Basilica was chosen as the best Christmas market in Europe for the third time
December 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM
The Christmas market next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, the Advent Basilica, has become the best Christmas market in Europe for the third time. This year, the event even broke a record, as it won with the most votes of all time.
A remény adventje – Idén csendes ünneplés lesz a Szent István-bazilikánál
November 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM
The Christmas market before Saint Stephen's Basilica was voted the most beautiful Christmas Market in 2019. This year, the event will be unusual and move online. The three festive symbols, a 12-meter tall decorated Christmas tree, a nativity scene and an Advent wreath with a diameter of 5 metres will be placed in Saint Stephen's Square.
Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square cancelled
October 13, 2020 at 6:44 PM
Due to expectations that the COVID-19 epidemic will reach its peak in Hungary during the advent period the traditional Christmas market held every year on Vörösmarty Square has been cancelled.
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