The largest building in Hungary stands on the bank of the longest river in Western Europe. This unique architectural complex was built over the course of two decades. And today it is rightfully considered the main attraction of Budapest.
Of course, this is the famous building of the Hungarian Parliament, built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its architect, Imre Steindl, unfortunately never got to see his creation after construction was completed. No, he did not die, but by that time he had lost his sight.
It was planned that the building of the Hungarian Parliament would be erected for the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian people's finding their Homeland, by 1896, but by that time only the dome hall had been built. The final completion of the project took place only in 1904. The building turned out to be so enormous that it included about 700 rooms, nearly three dozen staircases, and 10 (!) inner courtyards.
Tours of the Parliament building in Budapest are held daily, including in Russian. There is truly a lot to see there: paintings, statues, luxurious interiors, and above all, the Crown of Saint Istvan, also known as the Crown of St. Stephen, a symbol of Hungarian statehood. This relic was worn by 55 kings of Hungary. Along with it, the other regalia are also kept there: the scepter, orb, and sword. Read more in the fascinating story by Galina and Alexey Smirnov...
