Introduction to the National Opera House: The National Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) is one of the many representatives of modern "monuments" in Budapest that were destroyed several times during the war and then restored after the war.
In 1833, this magnificent building held an inauguration ceremony. At that time, 2,600 candles, reflected by 160 mirrors, illuminated the entire hall brilliantly. In the same year, the famous Austrian musician and author of "The Blue Danube" John Strauss held a concert here; in 1849, the Austrian invading army ordered this building to be razed to the ground. On January 15, 1865, Hungary built a second opera house on the original ruins. Making it one of the most beautiful romantic buildings in Hungarian history; the opera house was destroyed again during the Second World War. After the liberation of Hungary, a third opera house was built on the original site, restoring its original romantic appearance.