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The Parliament Building of Hungary (Országház), located on the Pest side of the Danube River in the capital city of Budapest, is the center of the country’s political life and one of Europe’s most significant architectural landmarks. History and Construction Process Construction of the Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház) began in 1885 and lasted exactly 17 years, with the structure completed and opened for use in 1902. The late 19th century was a period during which Hungary strengthened it

Széchenyi Chain Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Danube River in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, connecting the districts of Buda and Pest. The bridge was constructed between 1839 and 1849 and holds the distinction of being the first permanent bridge over the Danube River in Hungary. The structure was designed by British engineer William Tierney Clark, while the construction was overseen locally by Adam Clark. The bridge derives its name from István Széchenyi, one of its key supporters