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Dohány Street Synagogue

Name: Dohány Street Synagogue
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Step inside Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and a landmark of the Jewish quarter. Join a guided tour through the ornate sanctuary, museum and memorial garden to hear its history.

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Full description

The Dohány Street Synagogue stands in the old Jewish quarter of Pest and is recognisable by its twin onion-domed towers and striped brickwork. Inside, the layout resembles a cathedral, with galleries, a long nave and decoration that mixes Romantic, Islamic and historic revival styles.

The complex also holds a museum, a cemetery area and a Holocaust memorial, so the visit combines architecture with a sobering account of the district's history. Visitors consistently praise the guided tours for their depth and passion, though some find the interior itself shorter than expected.

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Address

Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary · VII. kerület

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead as tour slots fill up
the synagogue is closed on Saturdays for the Sabbath
dress modestly and expect a security check at the entrance.

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Reviews

We visited the synagogue the day after their Hungary's national holiday. We waited for a tour which was very worthwhile. Our tour guide was interesting and passionate about the history, both about the building and the Jewish way of life. We also went into the museum and the second synagogue. Both were impressive!…

Claire Bayly

2/5

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