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Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum vs Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)

Budapest History Museum and Hungarian State Opera House are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Budapest History Museum scores marginally higher than Hungarian State Opera House. Budapest History Museum has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 5 sources such as Concierge, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum
Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum
8 / 10
Szt. Gyorgy ter 2, Royal Palace "E" building, Budapest, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"Dedicated to the history of Budapest in all its manifestations, sounds like a boring slog, but it's actually interesting."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Budapest History Museum looks at the 2000 years of the city, on three floors." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The city was so beautiful... the architecture is amazing." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Do not miss the Gothic sculpture room... which brings together very beautiful limestone statues and statuettes, which are often very expressive and are at their best under special lighting." Full review
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You should also not miss the royal chapel.
Frommer's Frommer's
"There's an extensive permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of Budapest that includes local archeological artifacts as old as 40,000 years on display." Full review
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
8 / 10
Andrassy ut 22, Budapest VI, Hungary
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Miklós Ybl's crowning achievement is the neo-Renaissance Opera House... inside, the spectacle begins even before the performance does."
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The best way to experience the Opera House's interior is to see a ballet or opera... tickets are relatively affordable and easy to come by.
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe." Full review
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Guided tours given daily at 3pm and 4pm (these can be arranged in English).
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The neo-Renaissance Hungarian State Opera House... is among the city’s most beautiful buildings." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe." Full review
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The inside is sumptuous
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Hungary is brimming with art, culture and a touch of decadence. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Hungarian State Opera House on the luxurious Andrássy Way." Full review
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