Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest

The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) is the seat of the Hungarian Parliament on the left bank of the Danube in Budapest. Its architecture features a striking blend of neo-Gothic elements modelled on the Palace of Westminster and influences from the Parisian Beaux-Arts style (the Hôtel de Ville may have served as a model here). See also Buda castle See also St. Stephen’s basilica Overview The Parliament Building was constructed between 1885 and 1904. Under the terms of the project, all materials were to be of domestic origin, with the exception of eight six-metre-tall marble monoliths imported from Sweden. There were twelve such columns in total: four of them are located in the Parliament Building in London. The grand opening took place in 1894, although the building was not yet fully complete. Both Houses of Parliament moved here in 1902. The building’s dimensions are impressive: 268 metres long, 123 metres wide and 96 metres high. The total floor area is 17,745 square metres. The central feature is the dome, flanked by the Chamber of Deputies (now the Parliament) and the former Great Chamber (now the Congress Hall). The building has 27 entrances, 29 stairwells, 13 passenger and goods lifts, and over 200 offices. The main façade faces the Danube, but the official entrance is on Lajos Kossuth square. The façade and interior of the building feature statues, frescoes and paintings by renowned artists. Around 40 kilograms of 22–23-carat gold was used in the decoration. The building was one of the first in Europe to have central heating. The boiler room, designed by Imre Steindl, was commissioned in 1899. Ventilation and air conditioning are provided by two air intakes on Kossuth Square. Opening hours The Parliament is open to visitors every day from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. In summer, from April to October, opening hours are extended until 6.00 pm. A limited number of same-day tickets are available at the ticket office in the Visitors’ Centre. For online bookings, we recommend purchasing tickets via the official website — www.jegymester.hu/parlament. Admission fees (01/01/2026) EEA citizens Standard ticket: 7,000 forints (≈20 euros) Student ticket (aged 6 to 24): 3,500 forints (≈10 euros) Non-EEA citizens Standard ticket: 14,000 forints (≈40 euros) Student ticket: 7,000 forints (≈20 euros) Children under 6: free Family tickets are also available. How to get to? Országház, látogatóközpont tram stop (routes 2, 23). Markó utca bus stop (route 15). Kossuth Lajos tér metro station (line M2). Main information Coordinates: 47°30′25″ N, 19°02′44″ E Architectural style: Neo-Gothic, Eclectic Architect: Imre Steindl Construction: 1885–1904 Materials used: brick, limestone, decorative stone Monument, World Heritage Site Construction cost: 38,000,000 Austro-Hungarian crowns Height: 96 m Area: 17,745 m² Length: 268 m Width: 123 m Number of lifts: 13 Notable features: The second-largest parliament building in Europe and the third-largest in the world. The post Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest first appeared on All PYRENEES.