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Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány utcai zsinagóga)
Best time to visit
Early morning before tour groups, or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds; avoid midday when guided tours peak.
Budget tips
Paid entry required, combined tickets usually cover the synagogue, Jewish Museum and cemetery; buy timed tickets online to skip lines and sometimes secure lower online fares. Check the official site for occasional discounts and group rates.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
45-75 min
About
Korte feiten: Stepping inside, the lavish Moorish ornamentation and twin onion domes bathe the vast prayer hall in a warm, cinematic glow. Visitors often mention how the enormous organ and seating for almost 3,000 people turn ceremonies and concerts into a surprisingly intimate sonic experience.
Hoogtepunten: Step inside and the vast sanctuary completed in 1859 by Ludwig Förster glows with gold-and-blue Moorish mosaics, while an organ's vertical ranks of polished pipes loom like silver birches above the pews. In the adjacent memorial grove a bronze weeping willow by Imre Varga bears dozens of engraved leaves with victims' names, and visitors often press a fingertip to a single leaf, a small ritual of remembrance that feels unexpectedly intimate.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly; cover shoulders and knees as a sign of respect in the prayer hall.
- Buy timed-entry tickets online to avoid queues, especially on weekends and cruise-ship arrival days.
- Stand near the central aisle or upper gallery for framed photos of the Aron Kodesh and the gilded ceiling.
- Allow extra time for the Garden of the Memory and the Jewish Museum, they are adjacent and hold important exhibits.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Budapest, Hungary
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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