1. House of Parliament (Országház) is one of the most iconic and grandiose buildings in Budapest, Hungary. It was built to house the Hungarian Parliament and was inaugurated in 1896 to celebrate the country’s millennial anniversary. The building was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by Imre Steindl and it is one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world, with 691 rooms and a floor area of 18,000 square meters. It is situated on the bank of the Danube River and its facade is decorated with 88 statues representing famous Hungarian monarchs, military commanders, and statesmen. The building also houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels, which are displayed in the central hall, and the National Assembly Hall, which is adorned with murals depicting the country’s history and culture. 2. The House of Parliament is open to visitors every day except for Sundays and public holidays. The guided tours start at 8:00 am and the last tour starts at 6:00 pm, with tours departing every half hour. The phone number of the visitor center is +36 1 441 4415. 3. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online in advance. Adult tickets cost 3,600 HUF (approximately $12), and there are discounts for students and children. The ticket includes a guided tour of the House of Parliament, which lasts approximately 45 minutes and is available in several languages. The building can be reached by public transportation, such as tram lines 2 and 2A, metro line M2, and bus lines 15, 115, and 116.