Hungarian Parliament Building
Government office · Varhegy
Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
Highlights
Neo-Gothic riverside landmark with ornate rooms and crown jewels
Neo-Gothic riverside landmark with ornate rooms and crown jewels
"An ornate riverside seat of government whose intricate façade and prominent location make it a highlight of pedestrian exploration; it ranks among the top sights to discover on foot alongside hilltop viewpoints and the city’s famed thermal bath complexes." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Budapest hotels with breakfast average $63, slightly cheaper than rentals at $72, known for its thermal bathhouses." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'
"Hungarian Parliament The splendor of this neo-Gothic parliament building—the third-largest parliament building in the world—is obvious from the outside, but consider these facts: This place has 691 interior rooms, 10 courtyards, 88 statues of Hungarian rulers on its facade, and 12.5 miles of staircases. The outside is stunning but the inside doesn't disappoint, either: King Steven's crown jewels are on display within, as are rooms filled with art and crafts made throughout the ages. Take a guided tour to get more context of it all, and don't miss passing by the building at night, when it's lit up like a Disney palace."
"▲▲ Vast riverside government center with remarkable interior." - Rick Steves' Europe
"I was impressed by the Parliament building’s scale and history — built on the Danube beginning in 1902 and covering over 18,000 square meters after nearly 20 years of construction, it’s the country's largest building and offers guided tours (I advise buying tickets in advance because lines can be long)." - Matthew Kepnes
