Court Theatre of Buda

The Court Theatre of Buda is a Baroque structure with three tiers of seating, originally built as a Carmelite monastery in 1736. Its interior layout with multiple levels creates an intimate connection between stage and audience.

Emperor Joseph II ordered the conversion of the Carmelite monastery into a theatre in 1786. Wolfgang von Kempelen oversaw the transformation and redesigned the altar space as a stage.

This venue played a crucial role in Hungarian cultural identity by hosting early performances in the Hungarian language. It became a symbol of national expression at a time when German dominated the stages.

The building is located at Szinhaz Street 1-3 in the Castle Quarter and can be reached from multiple access points. Today it serves as an administrative building and is generally not open to regular visitors.

Ludwig van Beethoven performed a concert here in 1800, contributing to the building's prominence in European musical history. This performance remains one of the most notable moments in its past.

Location: Budapest District I

Official opening: 1787

Website: http://dancetheatre.hu

GPS coordinates: 47.49830,19.03750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44