The Opera House underwent a major renovation between 1981 and 1984 that restored it to its original splendor. Over 300,000 pieces of 23-carat gold leaf were used.
Opera House
The State Opera House was designed in the Renaissance style by Miklós Ybl (1878-1884) to commemorate the Hungarian millennium celebrations. It was completed in 1884. The façade of the building is decorated with statues of 16 of the world's greatest composers.