Vörösmarty Theatre [Székesfehérvár]
Theatre building in Székesfehérvár, Hungary
theater in Székesfehérvár
Vörösmarty Theatre
Built 1872-1874 by Henrik Koch and Antal Szkalniczky. Opened 22 Aug 1874 with József Katona's drama Bánk Bán. 1913 renamed in honour of the Hungarian poet, Mihály Vörösmarty (1800-1855). Severely damaged by fire during World War II in 1944. 1959-1962 rebuilding. Re-opened 7 Dec 1962 with Mihály Vörösmarty's drama Csongor és Tünde. 2004-2005 major renovation.