The Parliament Buildings by the Danube River in Buda Pest Hungary

The Hungarian Parliament Building is a significant and iconic landmark for both Buda and Pest separated by River Danube. The location is Lajos Kossuth Square. This architectural monument is majestic in its style and presence. It was designed by the architect, Imre Steindl. It is situated on the Pest side on the eastern bank of the Danube River. Style of Architecture The building is crafted majestically in neo-Gothic style and it plays an important role as the seat of the Hungarian National Assembly. It is a crucial tourist destination which offers guided tours of the interiors. The architecture is also reminiscent of Baroque and Renaissance revival styles. It is 268 metres long and 123 metres wide and 96 metres high with its cupola. Its construction started in 1885 and got completed in 1904. The interior includes the Dome Hall, The Grand Stairway and the Chamber of Peers. It is the largest building in the whole country of Hungary and the tallest building in Pest, since its completion. In Hungarian, this building is also known as Orszaghaz which means `house of the country’. The style of architecture of this building has been influenced by the Gothic designs, similar to the Rathaus (City Hall) in Wien (Vienna). Its Renaissance elements, particularly of its cupola have been influenced by that of Maria vom Siege Dom (Church) in Wien (Vienna).