Budapest in short
Buda Castle ( Budavári Palota) first completed in 1265. Destroyed and reconstructed several times since its foundation Statue on top of Gellért Hill Freedom Statue on top of Gellért Hill overlooking Budapest The Hungarian Parliament in neo-gothic style Construction started in 1885 and completed in 1904 Lajos Kossuth lawyer, journalist and President of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848-49. Freedom fighter and bellwether of democracy in Europe. The Hungarian Parliament seen from Fisherman´s Bastion King Stephen I of Hungary (975 - 15 August 1038 AD) also Saint Stephan Matthias Church constructed in the second half of the 14th century. Has been the scene for several cornonations and royal weedings. Chain Bridge over Duna seen from Buda side View over Margaret Bridge, the parliament and Chain Bridge The Hungarian Parliament building in Pest side of Duna houses the office of the Prime Minister, the assembly hall o