The Opera House was designed and built in neoRenaissance style
according to the plans of Miklós Ybl.

Ferenc Erkel conducted the inaugural concert in 1884.
Underneath the risalit
(from the Italian risalto for "projection", is a part of a building that juts out from a great height, originally typical in the baroque period)
is a drive-in entrance for cars and carriages.

I insisted on taking a closer look
so we will return here later while coming back on Andrássy Avenue.