Sculpture Saturday is one of two statues guarding the entrance to the crypt in the Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert, also known as the Esztergom Basilica in Esztergom, Hungary.

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The crypt was built in Old Egyptian style in 1831. It is the resting place of late archbishops, including József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule.

Sculpture Saturday is a challenge hosted by Susan Kelly at No Fixed Plans.

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