National Theatre of Pécs [Pécs]
Nationaal Theater van Pécs
Teatro Nazionale di Pécs
Teatro nacional de Pécs
Theatre building in Pécs, Hungary
theater in Pécs
National Theatre of Pécs
Built 1890-1895 by Adolf Láng and Antal Steinhardt for the city of Pécs, on the former site of a military hospital. Genius sculpture on the dome by György Kiss. Opened 5 Oct 1895 with Ferenc Erkel's drama Bánk bán. 1986-1991 closed for major renovations, modernization of stage technology and installation of a revolving stage.