🎭【A complete guide to the Hungarian State Opera House】A temple of art in the Golden Age｜A neo-Renaissance architectural treasure × Performance guide × Behind-the-scenes secrets

#MayGoodPlaces2025 #Budapest 🕰️ History and Architecture Completion Year: 1884, designed by Miklós Ybl, a famous architect during the Austro-Hungarian Empire Architectural Style: Neo-Renaissance mixed with Baroque elements Important Status: One of the five best opera houses in the world with acoustics, and its sound design is comparable to that of La Scala in Milan Architectural Highlights: Gilded Hall: Decorated with more than 3 kilograms of gold Dome murals: Depicting the Greek mythology "Olympian Gods" Royal Staircase: Marble steps and crystal chandeliers reproduce the glory of the empire 🎶Performances and Guided Tours Must-see performances: "Bánk bán): Hungarian national treasure opera Liszt Concert: Regular performances of Hungarian composer classics Backstage guided tour (reservation required): Visit the dressing room, stage machinery, orchestra pit English guided tour every day at 14:00 (4500HUF) Price range: Standing ticket: 1500HUF and up Box seat: up to 30000HUF 📸 Photography and tour Best shooting points: Andrássy Avenue entrance: Take a panoramic view of the opera house Second floor terrace: Capture the details of the gilded hall and dome Night lighting: Warm yellow light shines on the exterior wall of the building after sunset Free tour: The hall and cafe are open for free tours (except performance days) Mini opera house models can be purchased in the souvenir shop ℹ️ Useful information Opening hours: Non-performance days: 10:00-17:00 Performance days: Open 1 hour in advance Transportation: Metro Line M1 "Opera Station" direct access Tram Line 4/6 to "Andrássy út" station Dress recommendations: Ordinary performances: business casual Opening night: Formal attire is recommended (suits for men, dresses for women) 🍷 Surrounding recommendations Café New York (5-minute walk): One of the most beautiful cafes in the world Liszt Square (3-minute walk): Summer open-air concerts Andrassy Avenue (in front of the opera house): Luxury street and historical buildings 💡 Tips for watching performances Buy tickets in advance: Popular performances are often sold out, and the official website has an optional English interface Intermission: Taste the opera house champagne (available in the lobby bar) Winter heating: The 19th-century heating system is still working, and the interior is warm and comfortable This opera house is not only a palace of art, but also a symbol of Hungarian cultural confidence. If time is limited, at least take a guided tour to get a glimpse of the luxury of the gilded hall and the precision machinery behind the stage! 🎻