Dohány Street Synagogue
Attraction
4.4 (23695 reviews)
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary
+36 1 413 1515
Did You Know?
Seating Capacity
The Dohány Street Synagogue can accommodate almost 3,000 people, making it the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world.
Construction Time
The Dohány Street Synagogue was built in just five years, a remarkable feat for such a grand structure.
Musical Legacy
The synagogue boasts a 5,000-pipe organ, which was once played by the renowned composer Franz Liszt.
Unique Feature
Unlike most synagogues, the Dohány Street Synagogue has a cemetery on its grounds, established during World War II to bury victims of the ghetto.
Highlights from Reviews
• impressive architecture
The building's design and intricate details are frequently praised.
• informative tours
Visitors find the guided tours very informative, providing historical and cultural context.
• beautiful gardens
Many visitors find the gardens and memorial areas to be beautiful and conducive to reflection.
• historical significance
The site is historically significant, offering insights into Jewish history and the Holocaust.
