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Hungarian State Opera

Name: Hungarian State Opera
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Hungarian State Opera, a neoclassical landmark of gold, velvet, and painted ceilings. Attend an opera or ballet performance, or join a guided tour of the auditorium and its decorated halls.

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Full description

The Hungarian State Opera is a neoclassical opera house in the VI. district, known for its gold-and-velvet interior, painted ceilings, balconies, and chandeliers. It hosts opera and ballet performances and also offers guided tours that let visitors see the auditorium and decorated public spaces.

Reviewers praise the hall's acoustics and bright stage lighting, though some find the amount of gilding heavy. Booking is advised for both performances and tours.

A visit works well for couples and culture-focused travellers, either as an evening at the theatre or a daytime look at the building.

Reviewers praise the hall's acoustics and bright stage lighting, though some find the amount of gilding heavy. Booking is advised for both performances and tours.

A visit works well for couples and culture-focused travellers, either as an evening at the theatre or a daytime look at the building.

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Address

Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary · VI. kerület

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book performance tickets or a guided tour in advance
consider a daytime tour if you cannot attend an evening show
dress smartly for evening performances.

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Reviews

The building's architectural harmony and richly decorated interior ( it is too much gold, in my opinion, but it really shines) are impressive. The opera hall has excellent acoustics and bright stage lighting. The performers had good vocal talent, and the fresh costumes enhance the overall artistic experience. All…

Ganna Stovpchenko

2/5

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