Parliament Building Budapest

Parliament Building Budapest

This magnificent building on the banks of the Danube is one of the largest Parliament buildings in the world. Completed in 1902, the interior of the building is as luxurious as the exterior architectural style. Inside you will find 691 rooms of which only a few can be visited. Included in a visit of the Parliament are the Golden staircase, the Domed hall, the Crown of St. Stephen, the Grand Staircase the Loge Hall and the Congress Hall.

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What to see at the Parliament Building

The mix of several architectural styles, blend nicely together to create this most impressive building. In order to keep it in good condition, there are frequent restoration projects going on and parts of the building may be hidden by scaffolding when you visit.

The building is a symbol of the Hungarian parliamentary republic. Its National Assembly has 386 members who are elected every four years. The Prime minister of the country is elected by the members of parliament. There is also a President of the Republic whose role is really more ceremonial.