Budapest Attractions
Parliament buildings from Castle Hill © Paul Micallef
Parliament Buildings
On the bank of the Danube stands one of the world's most
beautiful parliament buildings, an imposing sight and a prominent
feature of the city's panorama. With its red dome, white stone lace
ornamentation and spires, it is the city's most decorative
structure. Stone lions flank the entrance guarding a rich interior
of marble and gold, statues and columns, and magnificent artefacts,
including the 1,000-year-old crown of the first Hungarian King, all
of which can be viewed on a guided tour. The grand edifice,
stretching for 820 ft (250m) along the embankment, is one of the
biggest national assemblies in the world.
Address: District V, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3;
E-mail: tourist.office@parlament.hu (for bookings);
Website: www.parlament.hu;
Telephone: (01) 441 4904 (for bookings);
Transport: Metro 2 to Kossuth tér; bus 15; trolley bus 70 or 78; tram 2;
Opening time: Guided tours on the hour (or half hour during peak season) between the following times: Monday 8am to 11am; Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 4pm; Sunday 8am to 2pm;
Admission: 2,300 Ft (adults), 1,150 Ft (students). Tickets sold at the gate a quarter of an hour before next tour
