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Hungarian State Opera 🎭
Hungarian State Opera 🎭
Early in the morning our tour group arrived at the Hungarian State Opera! The Hungarian State Opera in Budapest is a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture, renowned for its opulent design and world-class performances.
Built in the 1880s under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the opera house was designed by Miklós Ybl, one of Hungary’s most celebrated architects.
Lavishly decorated with marble columns, gilded ceilings, and frescoes by famous artists, the interior exudes grandeur, while its horseshoe-shaped auditorium is praised for its exceptional acoustics. The grand staircase and intricate chandeliers add to its regal ambiance, making every visit feel like stepping into a royal palace. Throughout its history, the Hungarian State Opera has hosted some of the world’s greatest composers and performers, cementing its status as a cultural treasure. Even today, it remains a prestigious venue for opera and ballet, drawing audiences from around the world to experience its timeless elegance and artistic brilliance.
Ceilings with beautiful paintings!
Beautiful marble with golden accents
Vajdahunyad Castle 🏰
Vajdahunyad Castle 🏰
Vajdahunyad Castle is one of Budapest’s most enchanting landmarks, nestled within City Park and surrounded by a scenic lake. Built in 1896 for the Millennium Exhibition, the castle is a stunning architectural blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, designed to showcase Hungary’s diverse architectural heritage.
Inspired by Hunyad Castle in Transylvania, it features towers, turrets, and arched bridges, giving it a fairy-tale appearance. Originally made of wood and later rebuilt in stone, the castle now houses the Hungarian Agricultural Museum, offering insights into the country’s rural history. Whether admiring its medieval-like courtyards, strolling along the lake, or visiting during seasonal festivals, Vajdahunyad Castle provides a magical escape into Hungary’s rich past.
Aquincumi
Aquincumi
One of our side quests we took away from the Rick Steve's tour is the Aquincumi. It has historical artifacts from the times of the Roman Empire when their lands included modern day hungary. I highly recommend those who love the history of the Roman Empire which seems to be a growing trend!
Some artifacts I found interesting during my tour of the place are shown below. Max's Aunt had recommended this place to us and I loved connecting my learnings of the Roman Empire from school to the artifacts strewn throughout the museum.
After our early morning tours and walks, we stopped by a famous cafe known for hosting celebrities! We got to try a special dish that had crepes and oozed chocolate sauce and sprinkled with walnuts!
Ryan Reynolds? 🤩
Ryan Reynolds? 🤩
While our tour guide was preparing us for our next stop, we suddenly came across fences, body guards, and yellow tape signs. Puzzled and curious, our tour group looked around wondering if this was part of the tour.
Our tour guide, passionate and not wanting to leave us with less experiences, ran right up the body guards asking us to give us a chance to tour the spot! Unfortunately, we were not able to get access as none of us was famous enough.
However, fortunately for me, I got to snag some pictures of what was going on in Ryan Reynolds set! We theorized it was about the Cold War, and we saw many actors dressed in soliders uniforms! You can also see me pointing at the set while a boyd guard comes up to us to say we should not be filming, but hey, we did not get to see our stop so they use some photos!
Final Dinner 🥺
Final Dinner 🥺
Our last meal was at hearty and fancy restaurant that had many options, but guess what? I decided to get chicken paprikish again! It was just too good, and reminded me a tiny bit of my mom's home cooking (nothing beats a meal made by mom).
It brought the night to a tearful goodbye as Max and I had a train to catch at 8pm in an hour. We had already brought our suitcase and gave everybody a hug and a wave goodbye!
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