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

Small but beautiful - is the motto of the ski resort Eben in Pongau. Directly next to the highway with its own exit Eben. Eben is considered a secret tip in the Ski amadé with great, sunny runs.

BASE: 1706ft
SUMMIT: 3720ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2014ft

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

Schetteregg is a well-known, snow-secure and family-friendly ski resort, belonging to the village of Egg in the Bregenzerwald. Powerful lifts, prepared trails for amateurs and pros, reduced rates for groups and pupils.

The ski area Ehrwald is located in the Zugspitz Arena in Tyrol. The ski area is well-suited for skiers and snowboarders alike.

The white peaks of the Rosengarten mounatin range rise over 2.000 meters into the bright blue sky. Snow-covered woods surround the foot of the mountains and rise up to the mountains pastures.

Caspoggio can be compared to a wonderful balcony overlooking the Bernina view and dominating the entire V almalenco from its pleasant knoll. Wide grasslands and pine forests gladden this place.