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 The State Opera House by MedioLatino
The statues of Ferenc Liszt and Ferenc Erkel, outstanding contributors to Hungary's musical life, can be seen on either side of the risalit. Both statues are the work of Alajos Stróbl.
Inside decorations (allegorical frescoes) are made by famous hungarian artist Bertalan Szekely, and at the entrance to the foyer are landscapes from Arpad Feszty (who also made the famous Feszty "round-picture" about the incoming of Hungarians to the Carpathian Bassin).
The ceiling of the horseshoe-shaped three storey auditorium is decorated with the paintings of Károly Lotz. The Opera House was reopened after reconstruction in 1984, the year of its centenary. Leave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrassy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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The Hungarian State Opera House, built between 1875 and 1884, is considered one of the world's finest examples of Neorenaissance architecture designed by Miklós Ybl.
It was opened on 27th September 1884 in prescence of Kaiser Franz Joseph with the first act of the hungarian opera Bánk Bán, the overture of Hunyadi László and the first act of Lohengrin.
It is worth taking a look at the wall paintings because they were all made by the best painters of Hungarian historicism and they are all about music. The wonderful main staircase puts a spell on every visitor at first sight.
On the main facade of the building in two closets the sculptures of Ferenc Liszt and Ferenc Erkel can be found.
On the second floor terrace of the main facade the 8 feet tall sculptures depicted the mostly respected composers of the period : Guido D'Arezzo, Pergolesi, Orlando di Lasso, Palestrina, Jacopo Peri, Weber, Rossini, Lully, Gluck, Meyerbeer, Mozart, Cherubini, Beethoven, Haydn, Wagner.
According to a ranking by New York Times it is 9th on World's Top 10 Concert Halls preceding the Carnegie Hall - New York City.
Guided tours in Hungarian, English, Spanish, German, Italian and French at 3 pm and at 4 pm every day.
Entrance fee 2200,- HUF Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy avenue, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 The Opera / Magyar Állami
Operaház by globetrott
The architect was Miklós Ybl and at the main entrance you may see a sculpture of Franz Liszt and Ferenc Erkel.
Inside you will see a perfect entrance-hall with an excellent mosaik and a great ornate ceiling.
In the audience you will see a dome with frescos by Károly Lotz Leave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 Box Seats at the Opera
House by dcwizard
A tip about seating at the Opera House: if you select box seats for a performance, make sure they are in the first row in the box. Unlike other opera houses, the second and third rows of seating in each box are not elevated, so your view will be obstructed by those in front of you. If you cannot get a front row of a box, you are better off anywhere in the orchestra section on the floor. Leave a Comment Phone: +36 1 332 8197Directions: Subway - Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to OperaWebsite: www.opera.hu Other Contact: fax +36 1 302 6481
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When we were in Budapest there were no concerts, which was a real shame because we like opera and the tickets are very cheap.
But we did get to visit the building, which was nice also. The tour tickets can be bought in the museum shop. There are guided tours every day at 3pm and at 4pm, which is not really enough to my opinion. It's a real chaos before the tour starts because a huge amount of people have to be divided into groups, and during the tour the different tours still bump into eachother.
BUT: It is an amazing building, the guides give a lot of information and can answer almost any question, and with a photo permit you can take as many pictures as you want.
The tour takes about 45 minutes and costs 2500 forint/person (+500 forint if you want to take pistures) Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 Opera House by kentishgirl
The outside of the building is beautiful....the building began in 1875 and is Italian Renaissance in style. Leave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 Magyar Allami Operahaz by Cristian_Uluru
It is a great experience to see an opera or to listen a concert in this theatre. Leave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 Opera House by SmileyLeSaLeave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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 Opera House Exterior by kadybay
But definitely don't stop at the lobby because the shows here are amazing and affordable. You can see a show for as little as $2 USD. I've been twice now and both times had great seats for $4 USD. The shows are phenomenal. You definitely won't regret these 2 hours of your trip.
It's worth mentioning that there is not much leg room in the cheaper seats (upper balcony). Not a problem for me, but could be if you're tall. I'm not sure if the more expensive seats on the floor have more legroom or not. The most expensive seat in the house is around $50 USD, still a bargain compared to some world opera houses.
Have a great time! Leave a Comment Phone: +36 (1) 332-7914, 311-9017Directions: On Andrássy Road, impossible to pass without noticing. Opera metro station (M1).Website: http://www.opera.hu
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