Hungarian Parliament Building

Hungarian Parliament Building

The Hungarian Parliament Building is located on Lajos Kossuth Square in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Construction began in 1896, and the building was completed and officially opened in 1904. It is one of the oldest legislative buildings in Europe. The Parliament Building is the largest building in Hungary, as well as one of the country’s most iconic landmarks, and also one of the most famous tourist attractions in the capital, Budapest.

The building follows a design similar to that of the Palace of Westminster in the UK, featuring a classic Neo-Gothic style—complete with spires, sculptures, reliefs, and ornate decorations that create an exceptionally grand and magnificent exterior. It measures 268 meters in length and 123 meters in width, using a total of 40 million bricks, 500,000 pieces of precious stone, and 40 kilograms of gold among other construction materials. The building stands 96 meters tall, forming, along with Budapest's St. Stephen's Basilica, the two tallest structures in the city. Inside, there are 27 gates, 691 rooms, 10 courtyards, 13 passenger/ goods elevators, and a total of 242 carvings on both interior and exterior walls.

The architectural essence and ornamental splendor of the building represent an immortal chapter in the history of Hungarian architecture. In addition, flanking the Parliament Building are two slender, tall white stone towers with exquisite latticework. These towers are adorned with portraits of notable figures in Hungarian history and massive murals depicting significant events in the nation’s past.

Hungarian Parliament Building

Must-visit reason: One of Hungary’s most majestic and solemn buildings

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Hungary[Hungary]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Pest County [Pest County]

City where the attraction is located: Budapest [Budapest]