Hungarian Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament building is the biggest parliament building in Europe & the third biggest in the world. This massive architectural jewel of Hungary is situated at the Pest side right on the edge of the River Danube and is considered by many as the most beautiful building in the world.

This marvellous structure blends elements of neo-Gothic architecture (facade) with key features of Baroque (ground floor) and neo-Renaissance (ceiling). After winning in the international competition with his plan, the architect Imre Steindl started his construction in 1885. More than 100.000 workers would be employed in the project which was inaugurated on the 1000th anniversary of the country in 1896. Steindl would pass away in 1902 just weeks before he could see his creation fully completed.

In total the Parliament today is divided in four floors, it has 691 rooms, 10 courtyards, 13 elevators, 27 gates, 29 staircases of 20 km length and a total floor space of nearly 18,000 sq m. Over 199 members of Parliament are based here as well as the nearly 600 staff who assist them. The Prime Minister’s Office is also situated here.

A guided tour available on a daily basis (with the exception of holidays) will take you through this extraordinary edifice, where you will get to see the grand staircases and lavish interior designs adorned with gold, the Dome Hall, the House of Lords and the Lower House of Parliament where all the recessions of the Hungarian MPs are held and of course the Holy Crown of Hungary, worn since the 12th century by more than 50 kings and displayed today in the central Dome Hall. Guided Tours, times and tickets