Hungarian Parliament Building

Location

Budapest
Hungary
47° 30' 25.6356" N, 19° 2' 44.4084" E
HU
General info: 

This monumental building of Hungarian Parliamentmade is an unavoidable subject on Hungarian postcards. It was made when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was at its peak and with its red domes and white ornaments, the Parliament is the most impressive building in Budapest. The entrance is surrounded with stone statues of lions, standing there to remind the visitors of the glorious history of this country.

The building of this site, started in the late 19th century with the purpose to mark the occasion of one millennium of the Hungarian state. That is why so much effort and money was invested in this building, making it, even today one of the most magnificent official residences in the world.

The crown of the first Hungarian ruler, Saint Stephen is on the display in the Parliament, making it one of the most important places for Hungarians. Saint Stephen Basilica and the Hungarian Parliament Building are the two highest buildings in Budapest.

Getting there: 

Take the Subway (M2) to Kossuth tér, or Streetcar 2, which runs along the Pest riverfront and has a stop at Kossuth tér.

Costs: 

Admission is HUF 1,750 for EU citizens and HUF 3,500 for non-EU citizens.

Interesting places nearby

The ski area Kreuzberg is located in the heart of the Bavarian Rhön on the Franc’s holy mountain.

The family ski resort Kristberg offers 4 km of ski routes, 20 km of winter hiking trails as well as a 11 km long panorama cross-country trail. New: private://Snow shoeingprivate:// 15 km of signposted snowshoe trails!

BASE: 2519ft
SUMMIT: 2841ft
VERTICAL DROP: 321ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

Azoty Ski Center is located in the Krynica-Zdroj. Skiers can take advantage of modern chairlift, with 10 ski trails of varying difficulty. All routes are artificially snowed, snow groomed, and lit.

Funicular Góra Parkowa is located in Krynica Zdrój. Funicular was built in 1937. At the top of the mountain is viewpoint where you can admire surrounding countryside. On top of the mountain is ski lift suitable for children.

Jaworzyna Krynicka ski station is located in the south eastern part of Lesser Poland in Beskid Sadecki close to Krynica Zdrój. Advantage of the ski resort is a modern gondola, which is able to take a one-time up to 6 skiers.