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Hungarian State Opera
Sight4.7 · 23 8664.5 · 7 898≈ 1 h 45 min1.5 km from the center
One of Europe's most magnificent opera houses, opened in 1884 along Budapest's grand Andrássy Avenue. Designed in sumptuous neo-Renaissance style by Miklós Ybl, the building is embellished with composer statues, fine marble, and rich gilding. Its horseshoe-shaped auditorium boasts world-renowned acoustics, a massive three-ton bronze chandelier, and Károly Lotz's breathtaking ceiling fresco depicting the Olympian gods.
Highlights
- Miklós Ybl's 1884 neo-Renaissance architectural masterpiece
- Horseshoe auditorium celebrated for its world-class acoustics
- Breathtaking ceiling fresco by Károly Lotz and bronze chandelier
- Grand marble staircase adorned with mirrors and period lamps
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