Visit ParLiament

Getting political on holiday might not sound particularly exhilarating, but you’ll understand when you see the Hungarian Parliament Building: the place is enormous. Known as one of the most beautiful legislative buildings in the world, this architectural behemoth has 691 rooms, 29 staircases, 27 gates and ten courtyards. At 96 metres high, it rivals the grand St Stephen’s Basilica as the tallest building in the city. Non-EU citizens can take a guided tour for HUF5,200 (Dhs66) to experience the grandeur first-hand.

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