Parliament Building
- Segway Tour Budapest
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 18
Built between 1885 and 1904 the Budapest Parliament soon became the symbol of the Hungarian capital. Not just because of its sheer size – nearly 18000 square metres – but because of its detailed decoration, inside splendour and eclectic diversity.
It is the most expensive building ever built in Hungary. The building has 691 rooms, 10 courtyards, 27 gates and 29 staircases. It also houses a public library with 500.000 volumes. The walls from outside are decorated by the statues of the most important historical figures of Hungary. The building is 268 metres long and 118 metres wide, it stretches along the Pest side of the Danube between the Chainbridge and Margaret Bridge. It’s dome is 96 metres high, exactly the same height as that of the St Stephen Basilica, located also on the Pest side, only 5 minutes walk away.
Until the 19th century, the Hungarian diet held its sessions on various places in the country, depending on which part was not under occupation or foreign rule. After the Austro-Hungarian Compromise in 1867, Hungary received more independence and finally its own constitution. As a result, the establishment of a parliament building was also initiated. Since its handover, the Parliament is the seat of the leading governmental bodies. In Hungary the legislative body is unicameral. You can visit the building when the Parliament is not in session. The chamber of the former Upper House is shown to the visitors. You can actually sit on the benches of the MPs.
Visiting the parliament: Guided tours in English daily at 10.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00. Tickets can be purchased at the visitor centre. The tour shows the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Coronation Jewels, the Deputy Council Chamber or the former session room of the Upper House.
Construction began in 1885, taking 1,000 workers 17 years to build the Parliament.
It was scheduled to be finished by 1896 to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Hungary’s foundation but was not completed in time.
The inspiration for its neo-Gothic design was London’s Houses of Parliament.
The building is 268 m long and 123 m wide. The dome is 96 m high.
There are 691 rooms and 29 staircases.40 million bricks were used in its construction.
Nearly 40 kg of 22-23 karat gold was used for decorations.
Just 23 years after completion, renovations had to begin because the stone chosen by the architect was too soft.
The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in Budapest. Located on the Danube riverbank, it is famous for its grand Neo-Gothic architecture and impressive riverside views.
Visiting the Parliament area can be done quickly, comfortably, and in a fun way on a Segway tour. Riding along the Danube allows visitors to enjoy perfect photo spots, see the building from the best angles, and continue exploring the city without long walks.
The Parliament is a highlight of many Budapest sightseeing tours, Danube river tours, and Segway tours, and is especially beautiful when illuminated at night.
What You Can See
— Hungarian Parliament Building exterior.
— Danube riverside promenade.
— Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial nearby.
— Panoramic river views.
— One of the most photographed buildings in Budapest.
בניין הפרלמנט ההונגרי הוא אחד הסמלים המפורסמים ביותר של בודפשט. הוא ממוקם על גדת נהר הדנובה ומרשים בזכות האדריכלות הנאו-גותית והנוף הנהדר לאורך הנהר.
אפשר לבקר באזור הפרלמנט במהירות, בנוחות ובכיף באמצעות סיור סגוויי. הרכיבה לאורך הדנובה מאפשרת ליהנות מנקודות צילום מושלמות ולהמשיך לטייל בעיר בלי הליכות ארוכות.
הפרלמנט הוא תחנה מרכזית ב־סיורי תיירות בבודפשט, סיורי נהר הדנובה ו־סיורי סגוויי, ובמיוחד מרהיב בשעות הערב.
מה רואים במקום
— המבנה החיצוני של הפרלמנט ההונגרי.
— טיילת נהר הדנובה.
— אנדרטת הנעליים על גדת הדנובה בקרבת מקום.
— נופים פנורמיים של הנהר.
— אחד המבנים המצולמים ביותר בעיר.
El Parlamento de Hungría es uno de los edificios más emblemáticos de Budapest. Situado a orillas del río Danubio, destaca por su arquitectura neogótica y sus vistas espectaculares junto al río.
Visitar la zona del Parlamento es posible de forma rápida, cómoda y divertida en un tour en Segway. Recorrer el Danubio permite disfrutar de excelentes puntos para fotos y seguir explorando la ciudad sin largas caminatas.
El Parlamento es una parada imprescindible en muchos tours turísticos de Budapest, recorridos por el Danubio y tours en Segway, especialmente impresionante por la noche.
Qué puedes ver
— Exterior del Parlamento de Hungría.
— Paseo junto al río Danubio.
— Memorial de los Zapatos a la orilla del Danubio cercano.
— Vistas panorámicas del río.
— Uno de los edificios más fotografiados de Budapest.
Il Parlamento Ungherese è uno degli edifici più iconici di Budapest. Situato lungo il Danubio, è famoso per la sua architettura neogotica e per le splendide viste sul fiume.
Visitare l’area del Parlamento è possibile in modo rapido, comodo e divertente con un tour in Segway. Percorrere il lungofiume permette di godere di ottimi punti panoramici e di continuare la visita senza fatica.
Il Parlamento è una tappa fondamentale nei tour turistici di Budapest, nei tour sul Danubio e nei tour in Segway, ed è particolarmente suggestivo di sera.
Cosa puoi vedere
— Esterno del Parlamento Ungherese.
— Passeggiata lungo il Danubio.
— Memoriale delle Scarpe sulla riva del Danubio nelle vicinanze.
— Vista panoramica sul fiume.
— Uno degli edifici più fotografati di Budapest.
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