Hungarian Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament Building is a significant landmark that dominates the section of the Korso between the Chain Bridge and the Margaret Bridge. It is a symbol of Budapest and even represents the whole of Hungary. The building, designed by Imre Steindl in 1885 and completed in 1904, is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. It measures 268 meters in length, 118 meters in width, and has a height of 27 meters. The dome of the building reaches a height of 96 meters, and the entire parliament covers an area of 17,745 square meters.

The Parliament Library and Nearby Monuments

The Hungarian Parliament Building houses a library that contains 400,000 books, reflecting the rich intellectual heritage of the country. The design of the building, chosen after a competition, was the work of Imre Steindl. Interestingly, the designs that came second and third in the competition were also realized and these monumental buildings now stand opposite the parliament. One of these buildings is now the Museum of Ethnography.

Touring the Hungarian Parliament Building

Visitors can explore the Hungarian Parliament Building in a group, accompanied by a guide. The tours are available at irregular times, depending on whether the Landtag is in session. Almost every day, tours are conducted in different languages, including German and English. The tour includes a visit to the central reception hall with its Swedish marble columns, the dome with the crown, scepter and orb, and the hall of the House of Magnates, which is the Hungarian upper house.