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Matthias ChurchvsHungarian Parliament Building
Both Matthias Church and Parliament are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Parliament is the choice of most writers compared to Matthias Church. Parliament ranks #4 in Budapest with recommendations from 6 publications like Afar Magazine, Let's Go and Frommer's.
Matthias Church
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Let's Go
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Fodor's "The ornate white (er, sooty white) steeple of the Matthias Church is the highest point on Castle Hill. It was added in the 15th century, above a 13th-century Gothic chapel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Parts of Matthias Church date back some 500 years, notably the carvings above the southern entrance." Full review
Frommer's "Originally founded by King Béla IV in the 13th century, this church is officially named the Church of Our Lady and is a symbol of Buda's Castle District." Full review
Let's Go "If more churches looked like Matthias Church on Castle Hill, every Sunday would be as celebratory as Christmas and Easter." Full review
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Royal wrath resulting from the dejeweling has yet to be felt, so make sure to speak only words of admiration in Matthias Church, especially while viewing the replica of the Hungarian crown upstairs in the church’s Museum of Ecclesiastical Art. You don’t want to be in good favor with the spirit of Hungarian royalty when he arises to steal back his beloved jewels.
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Matthias was the city's first parish church...today, tourists come to admire its imposing architecture, take in its historical symbolism and spend some time studying its impressive artwork." Full review
Frommer's "It is a church not to be missed and this one too has Zsolnay ceramic tiles. Do not miss the museum upstairs...it has an interesting history of the royal crown and a wonderful view of the church" Full review
Hungarian Parliament Building Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Let's Go
Michelin Guide U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Independent
Kossuth Lajos ter 1-3 Hungary, Budapest 1055, Hungary
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Fodor's "The most visible symbol of Budapest's left bank is the huge neo-Gothic Parliament, mirrored in the Danube much the way Britain's Parliament is reflected in the Thames." Full review
Frommer's "Budapest's great Parliament, the second largest in Europe after London, is an eclectic design mixing the predominant Gothic revival style with a neo-Renaissance dome." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Eclectic-style Parliament, designed by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, has about 690 sumptuously decorated rooms." Full review
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To avoid disappointment, book ahead (in person).
Afar Magazine "Get a good glimpse of this ornate gothic building." Full review
Let's Go "“The motherland does not have a house,” lamented Hungarian poet Milhaly Corosmarty in 1846." Full review
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Seeing Parliament during construction on one of the building’s corners is not bad timing, but rather unavoidable as renovation is infinite.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Along the sumptuous staircase of honour, you will reach the immense hall of the dome, the house of deputies... and the Meeting Hall, where gold inlay abounds." Full review
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Especially admire the crown jewels.
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Completed in 1902, the Hungarian Parliament is one of Budapest's most famous landmarks." Full review
Frommer's "Budapest's great Parliament, the second largest in Europe after London, is an eclectic design mixing the predominant Gothic revival style with a neo-Renaissance dome" Full review
Independent "The Parliament Building dominates the city...this Gothic Revival marvel can be explored on guided tours through some of its 691 majestic rooms."
