Oct 10th, 2007 | Sights of Budapest | Comments Off
Heroes’ Square (Hösök tere), at the end of Andrassy Avenue is one of Budapest most impressive sights built in 1896 for the world fair at the same year as the 1000 year jubilee of the settlement of the Hungarians. The square itself is a huge area flanked by the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts on the left and the Art Museum on the right.
The main attraction of Heroes Square is the Millennium Memorial, a semi circle made up of the leaders of the seven tribes (which later formed Hungary) and other important historic persons like:
- Stephen I of Hungary
- János Hunyadi
- Matthias Corvinus of Hungary
- Francis II Rákóczi
- Lajos Kossuth
In the middle of the semi-circle stands the 36 meter tall statue of the Archangel Gabriel who according legend showed himself to St: Stephen, the first king of Hungary and instructed him to convert the people to Christianity and settle down in Hungary.
The Heroes Square is one of the top attractions and sights of Budapest well worth visiting. It is located on the border of the city nearby other attractions. For example behind the Heroes square you also find:
- the City Park,
- the Zoo,
- Szécseny bath and
- the famous Gundel restaurant.
Take metro M1 to station “Hösök tere”.
Sep 26th, 2007 | Sights of Budapest | Comments Off
The Hungarian Parliament is one of the most spectacular and popular sights in Budapest. It is the third largest Parliament in the world, a magnificent landmark on the riverbank of the Danube and the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary located on Kosshut Lajos Square.
Built in a time (finished 1902) of great optimism the intention was to build one of the worlds finest buildings of Parliament. The style is eclectic mixing a Neo-Gothic style with a Neo-Renaissance dome decorated with statues of Hungarian kings.
The interior of the Parliament is like a museum on its own decorated with statues and decor in Neo-Gothic style and ceiling frescoes by famous Hungarian fresco artist Károly Lotz. When visiting the Parliament be sure not to miss:
- the Hungarian Coronation Regalia including the Holy Crown, the orb, the sceptre and a Renaissance sword.
- the magnificent Grand Staircase starting at the main entrance to the Dome Hall
- the beautiful Dome Hall with the 16 statues of Hungarian leaders
- the Hunters Hall that surround the Dome Hall with fantastic frescoes on its walls
- the beautifully painted windows by Miksa Róth
Guided tours every day: 9 Euros (free for EU members, show passport). Tickets available at gate X. on Kossuth Square. 08-16.
More about sights in Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér, V. district. Go by M2 metro station “Kossuth Lajos tér”, tram 2, bus 15, or just walk from Vaci street along the Danube, you wont miss it!
Web: www.parlament.hu
