Budapest Opera House

8:00:00 AM Out And About Global 19 Comments

Nothing says turn of the century opulence like an opera house and Budapest's is no different. Opened in 1884, its red velvet draping, gold gilded wood and Neoclassic paintings all have the look and feel of a bygone era. While I love an old building, my family is not so keen on actually sitting through an opera in order for me to see one. Lucky for us, the opera house is open to the public for tours. 45 minutes is all you need to see this beautiful structure and learn about the upper class elites who once filled its halls in their tiered, trained and bustled dresses, walking canes and top hats to boot. 


The Details
Address: Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary
Cost: 11.50€/adults plus 2€ for a camera pass
Time: Guided daily tours in English (and other languages) at 3:00 and 4:00pm

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19 comments:

  1. Photo CacheNovember 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Oh how ornate, like most buildings I've seen from that part of the world.

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  2. MissLillyNovember 23, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Really beautiful

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  3. MissLillyNovember 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Really beautiful

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  4. Tamar SBNovember 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    How gorgeous!!

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  5. Chere MamaNovember 23, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    WOW! Sigh! It is splendid!!

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  6. lisaNovember 23, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Oh my! That is truly magnificent architecture!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 23, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Have been to Hungary and also Budapest looong time ago -I don't know how Hungary fares now but 20 years ago the opulent inside of this building was a leftover of a glory that was faded, like more buildings in Europe! How are things now (you commented a while ago on cultural adjustment)? Hope better?

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  8. likeschocolateNovember 24, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    We didn't visit the Opera when we were there in September, but it looks stunning. If you find that recipe for Goulash I would love to have it! I am actually craving it! Thanks, Kelleyn

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  9. Rhonda AlbomNovember 24, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Very majestic and grand.

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  10. MollyNovember 24, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    What a stunning building. I assume you know the song Budapest by George Ezra

    Mollyxxx

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  11. AnonymousNovember 24, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    What gorgeous shots of the interior.

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  12. Fun60November 24, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    A fabulous building from a bygone age.

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  13. Jackie McGuinnessNovember 24, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Budapest is an amazing city. Great shots!

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  14. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersNovember 24, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    What a magnificent building. Your photos are fabulous. Budapest is a city I would like to see.

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  15. KmcblackburnNovember 24, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Oh boy...Budapest is on the TOP of my travel bucket list. Can't wait to see this in person some day. But for now, your photography transports me there. Thank you!

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  16. RuthNovember 25, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    What a gorgeous building. Recently, I visited the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona and it was a masterpiece. I am a bit excited about opera houses and theaters now.

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  17. SharonNovember 25, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    So elegant! I hope to visit Budapest one day!

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  18. Stephanie 139aNovember 26, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Wow - what a fantastic building. I think a tour would be a necessity or else you'd never concentrate on the show! :) #LTTL

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  19. AnonymousNovember 30, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    WOW! So stunningly beautiful. My family would not sit through an opera for me to see a opera house either. Good thing it is open for tours. :-)

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