The Hungarian State Opera House was opened to the public in 1884. It is the largest opera house in Budapest and in Hungary.
The Opera House - The Royal box
The Opera House
The Opera House
The Opera House
The Opera House - The Royal staircase where the Royals would have their own private entrance leading directly to the Royal box.
The Opera House - Outdoor rehearsel for tomorrow's opera. To see a video, click
here.
In the evening, we went to Vadaspark Restaurant for dinner and a folk dance presentation. Our wine glasses were filled like this from a distance and he rarely missed.
Vadaspark Restaurant - To see a video, click
here.
Vadaspark Restaurant
Vadaspark Restaurant
Cruise ships on the Danube.
We went on a trip to the village of Szentendre. On the way, we passed the ruins of a Roman Amphitheatre.
Roman Amphitheatre
The village of Szentendre, where every door on the main street is a tourist shop.
Szentendre
Szentendre
Szentendre - On the way to Szanto Jewish Memorial House
Szentendre - at the top of one of those stairways was this terrace overlooking the village.
Szentendre - the Danube seen from the terrace.
Szentendre - an unusual tree on the terrace.
Szentendre - an unusual tree on the terrace.
Szentendre - scene from the terrace
Szentendre - a Man of War rowing team on the Danube.
Szentendre
The Fine Art Museum next to Hero's Square.
We had lunch at Robinson Restaurant, just off Hero's Square
Robinson Restaurant
We saw a number of these beer wagons travelling through one of the main streets. It is powered by those pedalling on each side.
The Train Station.
The Train Station.
We went to an evening lightshow on Margaret Island. Unfortunately, after 5 or 6 minutes, it stopped due to some problem. But it was fun while it lasted.
Evening lightshow
Evening lightshow
