Tuesday, January 20, 2009
to the end of the project...
Friday, January 16, 2009
The octagonal building, built between 1543 and 1548, is a well known shrine for Muslims today. It was once used as burial chapel of the Muslim dervish, and members of the Bektashi order, who died in 1541, following the capture of Buda. The permanent exhibition displays religious items, along with Turkish rugs.Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
SAINT STEPHEN BASILICA
Budapest’s largest church, whose landmark dome can be seen from all over the city, was built in Classical style between 1851 and 1905.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Grand Synagogue
Although 21 synagogues can be found in Budapest, the Grand Synagogue in Dohány street is the one that locals refer to most often as "The" Synagogue. It is of no surprise, since the newly renovated synagogue is the second largest in the world, but first largest in Europe with more than 3000 people able to fit inside it
Sunday, January 11, 2009
GELLERT BATHS (XI. Kelenhegyi út 4.):
The Gellért Baths and Hotel were built in 1918, although there had once been Turkish baths on the site, and in the Middle Ages a hospital. In 1927 the Baths were extended to include the wave pool, and the effervescent bath was added in 1934. With its immaculately preserved Art Nouveau interior, including colourful mosaics, marble columns, stained glass windows and statues, this is without doubt the most beautiful bathing complex in Budapest.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Parliament Building in Budapest was built between 1885 and 1904. It soon became the symbol of the Hungarian capital. Parliament Building which is the most expensive building ever built in Hungary has 691 rooms, 10 courtyards, 27 gates and 29 staircases. It also houses a public library with 500.000 volumes. The walls from outside are decorated by the statues of the most important historical figures of Hungary.


