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Heroes' Square
Heroes' Square is one of the biggest and most famous squares of Budapest and even Hungary. Built in 1895 to commemorate the 1000th anni- versary of the Hungarians' arrival in Europe, the square was opened a year later. Since then, it has
Parliament Building
Taking the title of St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament Building was built at the same height as the tallest religious building in the city, describing its balance between religious and state affairs. It is the third-largest parliament building globally with its 20 km long stairs reaching a height of 96 meters and its 691 rooms.
Buda Castle
Built in 1265, Buda Castle was used as a royal palace in the past. Today, it houses various historical buildings and museums such as the Hungarian Military History Museum, the Music Museum. In this region, the medieval cobblestone streets, UNESCO protected his- torical buildings, the most magnificent examples of gothic and ba- roque architecture and the superb panorama of Budapest are worth seeing.
hosted all celebrations and commemorations in the city. In the mid- dle of the square, there is a Millennium Monument built in 1932. The statues you see on both sides represent the old Hungarian kings.
Chain Bridge
Chain Bridge is one of the most important symbols of the city. Before the bridge was built, both sides of Budapest could only be crossed when the winter comes and the river freezes. The Chain Bridge, built in 1849, is the first fixed bridge to connect two sides and one of the time's engineering wonders.
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