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The Parliament building is told to be the biggest parliamentary building in the world. I'm not sure if this is true, but it's certainly among the biggest ones, and it's definitely huge! :)
The eclectic building was designed by Imre Steindl. The works started in 1885 but were only finished in 1904 (even though in 1896 they already had a millenium ceremonial gathering in it).
The interior surface of the Parliament is 17000 sqm, it has 10 internal "gardens" and the cupola is 96 m high. The part of the building facing the Danube has 88 sculptures representing great leaders of the past.
The building can be seen on guided tours in the following times:
Monday from 8am to 11 am
Tue-Sat from 8am to 16 pm
Sunday from 8 am to 14 pm
The guided tours are available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Hebrew - check the homepage for schedule!
Visits can also be booked by phone (+36 1 441-4904 or 441-4415) to avoid long queues.
Entrance tickets are available for 2300 HUF (1150 for students).
The visit for EU citizens is free since the 1st of May 2004! Take your ID to prove your citizenship! Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4904Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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Orszaghaz – the Hungarian Parliament is huge, richly decorated building on the left bank of Danube, designed by Imre Steindl and built between 1884 and 1902. Interior decoration of the Parliament is as rich as its exterior.
The Parliament building is open all year round and can be visited on guided tours.
Working hours: October 1st – April 30th: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm; Saturdays, 8 am – 4 pm; Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm / May 1st – September 30th: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm; Saturdays, 8 am – 4 pm; Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm Leave a Comment Phone: +36-1-4414000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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After seeing the chapel we took tram 18 , 19 , 41 ,
in front of the Géllerthotel.
It follows a nice route along the river and if it stops
you got the most magnificient vieuw on one
of the city most remarcable buildings.
(the line returns at Batthyani tér)
It looks like a midieval cathedral but it only
dates back from the turn of the century , the
beginning of the 20th century. Therefor this
type of architecture is called neo-gothic.
At that time it was the largest parliament
building in the world. It had to give the young
nation something to be proud at and to raise
the nations self esteem.
Some figures?
17 years , 1000 people worked on this building.
Lenght 268 meters and at some point it is
wide 118 meters. There are 20 kilometers
of stairs in the building and 691 rooms.
The building is completely covered with native
white stone. All rooms are decorated with frescos.
For some reason it looked much more
impressive from this side.
Time for some pictures and to move one. Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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The construction works of the Neo - Gothic Country House (Országház) began in 1885. It would have been completed in 1896, in the year of Millenium, the feast of the thousand-year existence of Hungary, but it was not complete totally. Some of the inner works were continued to 1904 yet.
However, despite this the peers and the representatives held their festive meeting in the new palace on June 8 1896.
A man who saw the parliament in its original state without scaffoldings lives on Hungary hardly. It has been reconstructed continuous, already since 80 years.
The poor quality of the original stones gave reasons for the renovation. The original rough limestone was too soft, and turns to dust strongly from this reason. From the beginning of the 80s years the stones were replaced by harder limestones, the durability of these insures the good condition of the building onto more hundred years. At the moment the Danube facade is under renovation.
An observer, who is not experienced, can also see it, which parts of the building were already completed, since they are much more clearer in the color.
Individual tourists in organized groups with English guide may enter at the ticket office of the gate #10 and gate #12 at 10:30am and 1:30pm, everyday.
Guided tours are available also in Gerrman , French, Spanish, Hebrew and Russian language fom 8am to 4pm.
Admission fee: Adults 2.820 HUF, Students 1.410 HUF, but for citizens of the European Union is free of charge.
Important notice: The reconstruction of the facade was organized by me and my company from 1994 to 2002
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The parliament of Hungary is situated directely on the Danube and from the chain-bridge it takes about 15 minutes to walk there. It was heavily snowing, when I got there in the evening around 09.00p.m., but I think it was worth to see it also from behind.
Until 1847 the parliament had been in Bratislava and was transfered to Budapest afterwards. The first years the parliament used to be in the "Vigadó / Redoute" and in 1866 they started to build the giant parliament with a dome, 96 meters high and with 10 innercourts.
The parliament may be vsited, except when the government has to "work"
Every hour on the hour you may enter:
Mo-Fr. 08.00a.m. - 06.00p.m.
Sat. 08.00a.m. - 04.00p.m.
Sunday: 08.00a.m. - 02.00p.m.
Guided tours in german :
Mo-Sat always at 11.00a.m. + 03.00p.m. Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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To see the Parliament is a must see activity. Even if you don't go into it, take a trip up to the Castle district to see the views of the Parliament and the Danube.
I have never been inside the Parliament building itself; I preferred to see it from the heights of the Castle district where you can appreciate it's architecture in full from afar.
To get a close up you can a take the number two tram on the Pest side right to it (this must be the number one tourist tram route as you see some of the best views along the way).
You can also get the red line metro right to it as well.
It is worth seeing it at night all lit up. In the same square you will also find a museum and some other pretty buildings. Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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The Parliament is one of the most well known buildings in Budapest, and it is on many postcards. You will get a great view of the building from Castle Hill, on the other side of Danube. The Parliament building was built from 1884 to 1904. It’s built in a neo-Gothic style and its one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world.
The national government sits here, but visitors are allowed to join one of the guided tours, to see some of the beautiful rooms and the Crown Jewels. Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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The largest building in Hungary is the Parliament building in Budapest. Without question its one of the most beautiful buildings I have seen. Located directly on the Danube with its spires reflected in the river, Parliament is one photo opportunity no vistor or toursist can resist. The construction took 17 years and was completed in 1902. At that time it was considered the largest Parliament building in the world. I have read that it was modeled after Parilament in London and at first view you can notice a similiarity. The building also contains the crown jewels of Hungary. There are guided tours available. Tickets are not sold in advance and must be obtained at the time of your tour.
If you compare my picture to others of Parliament you will notice that the steps and landing in front of the building are under water. This was due to the flooding of Danube while I was in Budapest. Leave a Comment Phone: + (36) 1 441-4000Directions: On Kossuth Lajos ter; metro M2, trams #2 2A, trolley-buses #70 78 and bus #15 to Kossuth Lajos ter stopWebsite: http://www.parlament.hu
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This is the Parliament of Budapest. Make a guided tour inside!! It is inside and outside just awesome and I love this great architecture on this building. On the guided tour you will hear and see sth. about some kings and about the courtroom inside.
On the entrance you will checked like in an airport. It´s for the safety. Leave a Comment
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The Parliament building on the left banks of Danube was built for a country three times larger than today's Hungary. Inspired by the London Parliament, this Hungary's largest building was conceived in 1896 by Imre Steindl but finished only in 1902, after the architect's death.
Impressive neo-gothic turrets and arches stretch for over 250 metres along the Danube embankment.
The building comprises of 691 rooms, immense halls and over 12.5 miles of corridors, has a central dome of 96-metres (precisely the same height as that of Szent István Basilica).
For the best view of the Parliament building go to the other side of the Danube, at Fisherman's bastions.
Visit the Parliament website for more info about this building and also for details about the guided tours. From May 2004 visit is free for all EU-Member's citizens (you must prove your citizenship with your passport). Leave a Comment
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