<strong>Architectural masterpiece: </strong>Hungary's Parliament building was created by Imre Steindl, who died just before it was completed in 1902.
Architectural masterpiece: Hungary's Parliament building was created by Imre Steindl, who died just before it was completed in 1902.
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<strong>Lavish decor: </strong>"I believe this is the nicest building in the whole country," says Parliament tour guide Ildiko Jambor. "It's not only a museum, it's a work place."
Lavish decor: "I believe this is the nicest building in the whole country," says Parliament tour guide Ildiko Jambor. "It's not only a museum, it's a work place."
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<strong>Active Parliament:</strong> It remains the seat of the National Assembly and still holds debates attended by the prime minister and his Cabinet.
Active Parliament: It remains the seat of the National Assembly and still holds debates attended by the prime minister and his Cabinet.
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<strong>Significant figure: </strong>The number<strong> </strong>96 is important in Hungarian history (symbolizing the year of the Settlement in Hungary) and this is incorporated in the design -- the building's dome is 96 meters high, while there are 96 steps on the main staircase.
Significant figure: The number 96 is important in Hungarian history (symbolizing the year of the Settlement in Hungary) and this is incorporated in the design -- the building's dome is 96 meters high, while there are 96 steps on the main staircase.
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<strong>Impressive structure:</strong> Stretching across an area of 18,000 square meters, the building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 29 staircases and 10 courtyards.
Impressive structure: Stretching across an area of 18,000 square meters, the building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 29 staircases and 10 courtyards.
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<strong>Gilded ceilings:</strong> Around 40 kilograms of 22 to 23 carat of gold and rare gold leaves were used to decorate areas inside the building, including the intricate ceiling.
Gilded ceilings: Around 40 kilograms of 22 to 23 carat of gold and rare gold leaves were used to decorate areas inside the building, including the intricate ceiling.
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<strong>Imposing building:</strong> Stretching across as an area of 18,000 square meters, Parliament building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 10 courtyards and 29 staircases.
Imposing building: Stretching across as an area of 18,000 square meters, Parliament building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 10 courtyards and 29 staircases.
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<strong>Law-making body: </strong>The National Assembly meets in the Lower House, while the Upper House is now used as a conference and meeting room.
Law-making body: The National Assembly meets in the Lower House, while the Upper House is now used as a conference and meeting room.
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<strong>Revolution memorial:</strong> Kossuth Lajos Square, located outside the building, boasts a monumental tribute to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, a nationwide revolt against the communist regime of the Hungarian People's Republic.
Revolution memorial: Kossuth Lajos Square, located outside the building, boasts a monumental tribute to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, a nationwide revolt against the communist regime of the Hungarian People's Republic.
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<strong>National hero:</strong> The equestrian statue of Hungarian leader Francis II Rákóczi is also positioned in Kossuth Lajos Square.
National hero: The equestrian statue of Hungarian leader Francis II Rákóczi is also positioned in Kossuth Lajos Square.
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