HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT

Located on the Pest river bank, the House of Parliament is Hungary’s representative National Assembly. Accepted as a UNESCO World Site Heritage, the Parliament is known as the most beautiful establishment amongst European Parliaments. As an impressive work of great Hungarian masters, the Parliament became an architectural masterpiece which the Hungarians are very proud of. The Parliament gives home to the Hungarian Crown Jewels and serves as a workplace for more than 700 people.

The 268 meters long and 123 meters width building parallel to the Danube has a symmetric layout, built from 40 million bricks, 40 kilogram of golds and half a million precious stones. The impressive appearance and exterior design deserves special attention. Various architectural styles can be discovered on the building. Baroque style, Gothic elements and Renaissance motifs are present on the House of Parliament. The façade is decorated with 90 stone sculptures, representing famous figures and greatest rulers from Hungarian history. The interior composition of the Parliament should be noted as well. The gold-plated staircases, pyrogranit sculptures, colourful glass windows, rich paintings and royal carpets amazes thousands of visitors each year. The building is decorated with gorgeously designed peers, halls and staircases and hundred of offices. The rooms are connected to each other by an endless corridor system.