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The restoration of the Hungarian State Opera House has been named among this year’s winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra, announced the awarding of the prize on Tuesday in Budapest at a press event held during a heritage protection conference at the Opera House.
“The project carefully balances the restoration of a historic theater with modern performance requirements. Outstanding interdisciplinary work and the integration of advanced, sustainable technologies ensure the Opera House’s continued operation at the highest professional standards,” Parzinger said, quoting the jury.
This year, Europe’s most prestigious heritage awards will be given to 30 exemplary projects from 18 countries across the continent.
The Budapest Opera House, built in 1884, was recognized in the Conservation and Adaptive Reuse category.
“Today we celebrate a recognition that connects Europe’s past, present, and future,” emphasized Gábor Zupkó, head of the European Union’s representation in Hungary. He highlighted that for over two decades, the Europa Nostra Awards have spotlighted outstanding heritage conservation projects and initiatives, as well as the individuals behind them who are committed to preserving and passing on Europe’s shared cultural heritage.
“The Budapest Opera House is one of Europe’s most significant opera houses, and in terms of its architectural and acoustic qualities, it ranks among the very best,” said architect Gábor Zoboki, head of ZDA–Zoboki Design & Architecture, the firm responsible for the reconstruction. He added that over the past thirty years, the Hungarian architectural profession has experienced a flourishing period that deserves recognition with such an internationally significant European award. “In cases like this, it is not a single architect being honored, but an entire community—this is recognition for a whole profession,” he stressed.
The Hungarian State Opera House was designed by Miklós Ybl. Its Neo-Renaissance architecture and richly decorated interiors reflect one of the most significant cultural periods of late 19th-century Hungary.
After more than 140 years of continuous use, the building required a comprehensive renovation. The work combined historical authenticity with modern functionality, in keeping with Ybl’s original vision.
During the restoration, the auditorium, foyers, and ceremonial spaces were returned to their original color schemes and decorative styles based on archival research and material analysis. Later alterations were reviewed, and where necessary, inappropriate elements were removed.
The Hungarian State Opera House in 1900. Photo: Fortepan / Deutsche Fotothek / Brück und Sohn
The stage and auditorium were upgraded with state-of-the-art technology and energy-efficient systems. Stage machinery was replaced, technical capacity and safety conditions were improved, and backstage areas were transformed into modern production facilities. Ergonomic seating and new lighting systems were installed, evoking the atmosphere of 19th-century candlelight. Mechanical systems, acoustics, and fire safety were modernized in line with current regulations.
To improve energy efficiency, the windows and building systems were also modernized with careful attention to the historic environment. Special emphasis was placed on accessibility, previous ticket-category-based segregation was eliminated, and pedestrian and cycling infrastructure around the building was improved.
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In the Conservation and Adaptive Reuse category of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, recognition was also given to the Bánffy Castle in Bonțida (Bonchida, Transylvania, Romania), the monastic complex of San Benedetto Po (Italy), the adaptive reuse of the former Bologna freight railway yard as a temporary multifunctional venue (DumBO), the former garden of Norwegian painter Nikolai Astrup, the dome of the Piarist school church in Valencia, and the Salinas de La Concepción saltworks on the northern coast of Menorca.
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, co-funded by the EU’s Creative Europe program, were also presented in four additional categories, recognizing research in heritage conservation, exemplary educational projects, initiatives promoting social participation and multicultural dialogue, and outstanding contributors to heritage preservation. Voting for the 2026 Public Choice Award—whose winner will receive €10,000—is open until May 12.
The award ceremony will take place on May 28 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre in Cyprus, where the Grand Prix laureates and the Public Choice Award winner will also be announced.
Via MTI, Featured image: MTI/Purger Tamás
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