Budapest, Parliament
The Parliament Building is situated at Pest's riverbank and a symbol of Hungary's independence. The Parliament or Országház was built between 1885 and 1902, at the time the largest parliamentary building in the world. The building has a length of 268 metres and is 118 metres wide. The main style of the building is neo-gothic with renaissance influences, but the base ground plan is Baroque. It was designed by of Imre Steindl and inspired by the Houses of Parliament in London. A strong Byzantine influence is noticeable in the interior of the building, especially in the marvelously decorated staircase hall.
![Thomas Kellner: 61#02 Budapest Parliament, 2006, C-Print, 45,5 x 42,5 cm/17,7" x 16,6", edition 12+3 Thomas Kellner: 61#02 Budapest Parliament, 2006, C-Print, 45,5 x 42,5 cm/17,7" x 16,6", edition 12+3](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/b/csm_61_02_Budapest_Parliament_01_0bfd5269e9.jpg)
Budapest, Parliament from my sketchbook
![Thomas Kellner: sketch for: 61#02 Budapest Parliament, 2006, C-Print, 45,5 x 42,5 cm/17,7" x 16,6", edition 12+3 Thomas Kellner: sketch for: 61#02 Budapest Parliament, 2006, C-Print, 45,5 x 42,5 cm/17,7" x 16,6", edition 12+3](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/1/csm_61_02_Budapest_Parlament_sc_e51805d049.jpg)