HUNGARY ~ Parliament - Budapest - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful view of one of the most iconic sights in Eastern Europe... a gorgeous and impressive architectural gem in a great location... the domed neo-Gothic structure was inspired by the British House of Parliament... it serves as a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube river.... it's the tallest buildings in Budapest as well as the third largest national assembly building in the world... covering an area of 18.000 square meters, the building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 10 courtyards and 29 staircases... the interior is ornate and very interesting... a must visit when in Budapest for it's architecture and the history behind it... attracting nearly 700.000 visitors each year... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿ ♥‿♥) so nice to hear from you... enjoy your tour in Europe!😊

Ⓒ Photo:Huber Pál
Inaugurated in 1904, the Parliament of Budapest, or "the Országházis" is designed by the Hungarian architect Imre Steindl who ironically went blind before its completion, leaving him unable to appreciate his finished masterpiece.

Construction started in 1885 but nearly 20 years later his eyesight had significantly deteriorated and he passed away on October 8, 1902, just weeks before the building was fully completed. However, a further two years was spent finalizing its inner works and decoration.

Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue became a UNESCO WHS site in 1987. The Budapest World Heritage Site consists of three parts:

1. Buda Castle Quarter This holds the city's medieval sites, with Buda Castle. Also there are the remains of the original Roman town Aquincum.
2. Banks of the Danube This includes the Parliament (1884-1904) and the suspension bridge (1849). 3. Andrássy Avenue The extension with Andrássy Avenue in the year 2000 included the Opera, Millennium Park and the Underground Railway.

Stamp:

Greetings Stamps
(Issued 22-01-2016)