- Dohany Street Synagogue - Built in a residential area between 1854 and 1859 by the Jewish community of Pest according to the plans of Ludwig Förster, the monumental synagogue has a capacity of 2,964 seats (1,492 for men and 1,472 in the women’s galleries), making it the largest in Europe and one of the largest working synagogues in the world (after the Beit Midrash of Ger in Jerusalem, the Belz Great Synagogue and Temple Emanu-el in New York City). The consecration of the synagogue took place on 6 September 1859.
The synagogue was bombed by the Hungarian pro-Nazi Arrow Cross Party on 3 February 1939.[5] Used as a base for German Radio and also as a stable during World War II, the building suffered some severe damage from aerial raids during the Nazi Occupation but especially during the Siege of Budapest. During the Communist era, the damaged structure became again a prayer house for the much-diminished Jewish community. Its restoration and renovation started in 1991.
- Entrance ticket to the Dohány Street Synagogue included.
- Enjoy a delectable cake and coffee at a traditional Jewish confectionery.
- Convenient meeting with your guide at your hotel.
- Private transportation
This unique guided tour will take you to places of historical importance linked to the Jewish community in Hungary, dating back to the Roman era up to the modern times. Their notable legacy and influence on Hungarian culture is both remarkable and deeply touching. They not only built some of the world’s most beautiful synagogues, but also greatly impacted our gastronomy. As you venture through the erstwhile ghetto region, you will gain understanding about the flourishing community and the heartbreaking happenings in 1944-45. However, the tale doesn’t end here: our monuments dedicated to the Holocaust continue to stir arguments and dialogues because of their cryptic references and disputed meanings, highlighting the continued vibrancy of the contemporary community.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
