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Magyar Theatre

Magyar Színház,Hungarian Theatre (former National Theatre, volt Nemzeti Színház)

Designed by Adolf Láng, and founded by the Rákosi-Beöthy family was built in 1897 in the then-suburban Izabella (today Hevesi Sándor) square. The premiere was on 16 October 1897. The two-storied auditorium had 996 seats. In 1914, the theater was rebuilt by architect Laszlo Editor, at time a new hall was built. The last big remodelling happened in 1964-66, when it was rebuilt according to the plans of architect Alexander Azbej. The new building was built Žilina's (Slovakia) pyrogranite. The facades are decorated with a relief consisting of 757 elements which is Gyula Illes sculptor's work. In the foyer is located a large mosaic image, its showing a woman Greek chorus. The actor's lounge inlaid decorative wall picture made by Szinte Gabor painter, stage designer. The auditorium capacity 665 people today.

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Address: VII. Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Getting there: 'Vörösmarty utca', trolley 73, 76 to 'Dob utca' or 'Wesselényi utca / Izabella utca' stop or 'Keleti pályaudvar'
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00
Price: Ft4000-12,000 (2014) discount with Hungary Card
Website: pestimagyarszinhaz.hu (opens in a new tab)

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