Parliament Building, Majestic architecture, shimmering under the night sky

Kossuth Lajos Square 1-3, 1055 Budapest, Hungary

"Truly worthy of being the second largest parliamentary building in the world."

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Introduction

The Parliament Building is located in Budapest and is one of the largest and most famous parliament buildings in continental Europe and in Hungary, as well as one of the buildings built during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Designed and overseen by the famous architect Imre Steindl, the building contains 691 rooms, halls, and meeting rooms, 27 doors, and over 20 kilometers of stairs. The architectural style is Neo-Gothic, combining Hungarian national style. The Parliament Building is decorated with portraits and sculptures of famous Hungarian historical figures and large murals. The Dome Hall is the main venue for major meetings and celebrations in the Parliament Building. Visiting the Parliament Building does not require an appointment, but if large groups are booked, reception may be temporarily suspended for individual visitors. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance to ensure a smooth visit.

Address

Kossuth Lajos Square 1-3, 1055 Budapest, Hungary

Opening hours

From April 1 to October 31: Monday to Friday, 8:00-18:00, weekends 8:00-16:00
from November 1 to March 31, 8:00-16:00.
On October 23, National Day, visitors can visit the Parliament Building for free from 10:00-15:00.
Visiting hours for the Parliament Building will be reduced during parliamentary sessions.

Transportation

You can take the M2 line of the subway and get off at Kossuth tér station, or take the Tram2 and get off at Kossuth Lajos tér M or Szalay utca.

Phone +36 1 441 4000

Website http://www.parlament.hu/en/web/house-of-the-national-assembly