{"id":4775,"date":"2020-08-24T10:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T10:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovefromhungary.com\/fr\/a-must-see-museum-of-fine-arts\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:57:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:57:23","slug":"a-must-see-museum-of-fine-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovefromhungary.com\/fr\/a-must-see-museum-of-fine-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"A Must-See in Budapest: Museum of Fine Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

With over 100,000 Hungarian and international artworks<\/strong> spanning from ancient civilisations to the end of the 18th century, the Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong> is the largest and most comprehensive art museum in Budapest \u2014 and an absolute must for culture lovers<\/a> visiting the city.<\/p>\r\n

Opened in 1906<\/strong>, the museum\u2019s Classical Revival<\/strong> building is a work of art in itself. From the outside, it resembles an ancient Greek temple \u2014 and that\u2019s no coincidence. The tympanum on the main fa\u00e7ade is an exact replica of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia<\/strong>, giving the building a timeless, monumental presence on Heroes\u2019 Square.<\/p>\r\n

After being closed for almost four years of renovation<\/strong>, the museum has fully regained its original splendour. The restored interiors are just as breathtaking as the collections they house. Wandering through the building truly feels like stepping back in time.<\/p>\r\n

My personal favourites are the Romanesque Hall<\/strong> and the Renaissance Hall<\/strong> \u2014 spaces so atmospheric that even visitors who don\u2019t usually consider themselves \u201cmuseum people\u201d are often left speechless. Exploring the museum is not just about viewing artworks; it\u2019s a journey through centuries of European and ancient history.<\/p>\r\n

The Museum of Fine Arts collections at a glance<\/h3>\r\n

The Museum of Fine Arts is divided into six main departments:<\/p>\r\n