The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle[1] or more formally Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, St. Michael and the Immaculate Conception (Hungarian: Szent János apostol és evangélista, Szent Mihály főangyal, Szeplőtelen Fogantatás főszékesegyház bazilika) also called Eger Cathedral is a religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church that functions as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Eger, located in the city of Eger,[2] in Hungary.

[3][4] The cathedral was built between 1831 and 1837 by József Hild, commissioned by Archbishop János László Pyrker.

The dome of the cathedral, 40 meters above ground, is lavishly decorated.

The portal on the eastern porch is designed like a Greek temple.

The facade is supported by Corinthian columns that reach a height of 17 meters.