Pesti Vigadó

Usually translated as "Place for Merriment" is Budapest's second largest concert hall, located on the Eastern bank of the Danube. Although the acoustics are lacking, the building itself, designed by Frigyes Feszl in 1859, makes a bold impression along the Pest embankment. Built in romantic style with eastern (Moorish) elements. Inaugurated in January 1865, at ceremonial ball. The interior is decorated with frescoes by Károly Lotz and Mór Than. The majority of statues by sculptor Alexy Károly. The Budai Vigadó is the home stage of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (the House of Traditions). The group started in 1951 with Hungarian traditional dance and music. The group consists of 30 dancers, a Gypsy band of 14, and a 5-member folk band.

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