Basilica in Eger, Cathedral and minor basilica in Eger, Hungary

The Basilica in Eger is a Catholic church with two towers rising 55 meters high and a central dome reaching 37 meters above ground. Its neoclassical architecture makes it one of the largest religious buildings in the country and defines the city's skyline.

Construction began in 1831 under the direction of architect József Hild and was completed in 1837. The building replaced a medieval religious structure that had previously served as a mosque.

The four statues flanking the entrance staircase depict St. Stephen, St. Ladislaus, and the apostles Peter and Paul; Marco Casagrande made them after being called from Italy by Archbishop Pyrker. The north tower's 6,015 kg St. Michael bell, cast by Rudolf Perner in Passau in 2001, replaced a roughly 5,000 kg bell taken away for military use in 1944 and is Hungary's third-largest bell.

The main entrance faces east, up a flight of steps flanked by four statues of saints; the 17-metre Corinthian columns and pediment are best seen from the bottom of these steps. The two 55-metre towers stand at the western end, so walk round the building to see them. The intercity bus station opened beside the basilica in 1965.

The north tower holds the Szent Mihály bell, cast by Rudolf Perner in Passau in 2001 to replace a roughly 5,000 kg predecessor taken away for military use in 1944. Weighing 6,015 kg with a 213 cm lower diameter, it is Hungary's third-largest bell. Its reliefs show St. Michael, the Virgin Mary, St. Stephen and St. Ladislaus.