The Great Synagogue

The Great Synagogue

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The Great Synagogue

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  • Free Walking Tour of Budapest
    10.00 06/09/2026
    Monica Vallejo
    Saint Joseph Mi , United States

    We absolutely loved our tour around Budapest! Our guide Lilla was so informative, kind, and knowledgeable. We learned so many interesting things about the city and the whole experience was great and interactive. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!

    I travelled with teenagers
  • Free Walking Tour of Budapest
    10.00 05/31/2026
    Maria Teresa Altamirano
    Burlington, Ct , United States

    Excellent! Barbi is very knowledgeable and entreating. We had a great time walking the city with her.

    I travelled with my partner
  • Free Walking Tour of Budapest
    10.00 05/29/2026
    Amir
    Israel

    Matt the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and funny. and that was a great time.

    I travelled with my partner
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Located in the Jewish quarter, the Great Synagogue of Budapest is an icon of Jewish culture and neo-Arabic architecture.

History

Built between 1854 and 1859, the Great Synagogue in Budapest serves as a place of worship for the Jewish community of Budapest. During the Second World War, it was severely damaged but survived, unlike many other buildings in the city that were destroyed.

Why visit the Great Synagogue?

Visit the Great Synagogue to enjoy the wonderful architecture of the second-largest synagogue in the world and to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish history and culture.

Did you know...

Inspired by North African and Spanish structures, the synagogue's design reflects significant Islamic influences, notably reminiscent of Granada's Alhambra.

Other interesting attractions in Budapest

St. Stephen's Basilica
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