Things to do near the Parliament Budapest

The Hungarian Parliament building, a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture, is just over 100 years old. 

Paris Courtyard, also known as Brudern House, is an eclectic style passageway  and located in Ferenciek Square.

This outstanding fountain on Margaret Island is considered to be one of the largest in Europe. The musical fountain sets hourly music shows, and a light show at night.

The “Shoes on the Danube Bank Embankment” monument honors the Jewish victims that were shot into the Danube in 1944-1945.

Musical well on Margaret Island, or Bodor well on Margaret island was contstructed in 1936. Drinking fountain at the northern end of the Margaret Island.

Trace the history of Budapest with an english private guide. Aboard a comfortable vehicle, admire the most beautiful sights of Budapest.

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is the first permanent bridge over the Danube between Buda and Pest.

Little Princess Statue: an iconic statue of Budapest on the banks of the Danube

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Danubius Fountain: large fountain on Erzsébet Square

The St. Stephen’s Basilica is Budapest’s largest church; it can hold 8,500 worshippers simultaneously. Its main façade overlooks Szent István tér and the Danube via Zrínyi utca.

Váci Street is the most famous, traditional shopping street of Budapest. It runs from the Vörösmarty Square, to the Great Market Hall

Inner City Parish Church: The oldest church in Budapest, with Roman, Gothic, Turkish, Baroque elements, a lookout tower in its towers.

In the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau you will find a great selection of the masterpieces of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement.

Downtown St. Anne's Church: richly gilded baroque church on Szervita Square

Statue of Imre Nagy: a monument to the hero of the 1956 uprising

The largest Orthodox church in Budapest was built in 1801 on Petőfi Square.

Ferenciek Square is located on the Pest side of the Elizabeth Bridge, home to many end-of-century architectural masterpieces.

Szabadság Square: beautiful park with disputed monuments

Pesti Vigado, the most beautiful concert hall in Budapest, located along the Danube Promenade in Pest, was completed in 1865.

Margaret Island, a pedestrianized recreational island in Budapest. The historical Margaret Island is a special landmark of Budapest.

Margaret Bridge the second permanent bridge of Budapest, designed by Emile Gouin of the Eiffel Company. The Margaret Bridge not only links Buda and Pest but Margaret Island too.

Headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank: Neo-baroque building with beautiful sculptures

Erzsébet Square: A huge park with an ferris wheel, ornamental fountain and cafes, bars.

Margaret Island Water Tower built in Art Nouveau style in 1911, today functioning as a lookout tower and houses exhibitions.

Vörösmarty Square connects the Danube Promenade with Váci Street, making it a popular place for walks - every day, especially during events.

The building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on Széchenyi István square was the first example of Neo-Renaissance architecture in Budapest.

József Nádor Square: Square decorated with Herend and Zsolnay fountains

Franciscan Monastery of Margaret Island: 13th century monastery ruin in the middle of Margaret Island

Japanese Garden: Japanese garden and fish pond with statues, fishes, turtles, and a nice waterfall.

Monument of National Solidarity Budapest - Trianon Memorial: The monument is a 100-meter-long, four-meter-wide promenade that slopes from Kossuth Square.

Szervita Square: an exciting square with Baroque, Classicist, and Art Nouveau buildings

Margaret Island Mini Zoo: Small zoo with rabbits, birds, deer, ponies

Budapest Town Hall, Invalidus House: Former hospital and barracks, and now the Mayor's Office

Palatinus Bath on the Margaret Island operated since 1919 has got 11 pools: the iconic wave pool built in 1937, several giants slides, and thermal pools. The open air baths operate all year long.

Palace of Justice: elegant court building opposite the Parliament

The Gresham Palace, built in 1906 in Art Nouveau style, is located on Széchenyi István Square in Budapest, directly facing the Chain Bridge.