The impressive statue of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, on a horse in the Budapest Castle district, Hungary, is not only a tribute to the founder of the Hungarian state, but also a masterpiece of art and history.
The statue was erected in 1906, as part of the celebrations of the millennium of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The statue was commissioned by the state, and the sculptor was Alajos Stróbl, one of the most prominent Hungarian sculptors of his time.
The statue depicts Saint Stephen in a regal and majestic pose, wearing a crown and a cloak, and holding a double cross in his right hand. The double cross symbolizes the apostolic mission of Saint Stephen, who converted the Hungarians to Christianity and established the Hungarian Church.
The statue stands on a high pedestal, decorated with four bronze reliefs that illustrate important events from Saint Stephen’s life and reign. These are: his coronation, his legislative acts, his temple building, and his submission of Vienna.
The statue is located on the Danube-facing side of the Trinity Square, between the Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion. The statue offers a stunning view of the river and the Pest side of the city.
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