Explore Budapest's Landmarks and Ticket Options

A tour of the Hungarian Parliament Building reveals its Gothic Revival, Baroque and Renaissance design. Architect Imre Steindl completed it in 1902. The building has 691 rooms and 10 courtyards, along with sculptures of Hungarian rulers. More than 700,000 people visit each year. These details can help you plan your visit.

Budapestinfo notes that St Stephen's Basilica is about 96 m tall, matching Parliament as one of Budapest’s two tallest buildings. Its construction lasted from 1851 to 1905, and it remains in use for worship. The basilica is both a monument and an active parish.

Built in 1884, the Hungarian State Opera was intended to rival the leading opera houses of Vienna and Paris. Miklós Ybl designed the neo-Renaissance building, which combines careful acoustic planning with marble staircases, gilded boxes and a frescoed ceiling above the horseshoe-shaped auditorium. It remains a working opera house, with regular performances of opera and ballet.

Buda Castle is a heritage landmark associated with Hungary’s royal history. Visitors can explore Baroque halls, see national art treasures and walk through cobbled courtyards. The castle’s museums and scenic overlooks appeal to visitors interested in culture and architecture.