Atlas Obscura
Snail Parliament in Keszthely, Hungary
The seat of Hungarian Parliament and home to the crown jewels is often referred to as the jewel on the Danube and with good reason. It is a stunning piece of neo-Gothic architecture from 1906 and was inspired by, but far outshines, the Houses of Parliament in London. It is a gorgeously ornate building both inside and out, and it is an iconic location in central Budapest. One woman was so enamou…
seat of government, home to crown jewels, jewel on the Danube