Budapest / Hungary Must-see landmarks on the Danube: Hungarian Parliament Building and shoes on the Danube River

#2024TravelReview When you come to Budapest, the #ParliamentBuilding (Országház) is definitely one of the landmarks you must visit! Located on the banks of the Danube, it is not only a symbolic building of Hungary, but also one of the largest buildings in the country. Inspired by London's Palace of Westminster, this magnificent building, with its soaring Gothic architecture and neo-Renaissance dome, is one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks. To visit the Capitol, you need to follow a guided tour, which is available in multiple languages ​​including English, German, French, etc. The tour takes about 45 minutes. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance on the official website so that you don’t have to wait in line on site. The sculptures and arches on the exterior are extremely exquisite, and the interior is even more stunning - the walls and ceilings decorated with gold foil exude a magnificent atmosphere. Among them, the dome of the central hall is 96 meters high, symbolizing Hungary's long thousand-year history. After the visit, you may want to take a stroll along the Danube River, passing by the famous #ShoesOnTheDanubeMemorialSculpture. The sculpture, designed by film director Can Togay, recreates the tragic story of World War II using around 60 pairs of iron shoes. At that time, the fascist regime brutally persecuted innocent civilians, forcing them to take off their shoes and then being shot by the river. The shoes became the only remaining evidence. When you pass by these shoes, you might as well stop, calm down, and feel the shock and reflection brought by this history. #HungaryTravel #HungaryFreeTravel