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Dohány Street Synagogue

Synagogue·Jewish Quarter·Ticket

Europe’s largest synagogue

About Dohány Street Synagogue

The Dohány Street Synagogue, built in the 1850s, is the largest synagogue in Europe, with twin onion-domed towers and a vast, richly decorated interior. The complex includes the Hungarian Jewish Museum, a memorial garden and the Tree of Life, a metal weeping willow whose leaves bear the names of victims of the Holocaust.

Why it's on our list

  • The largest synagogue in Europe
  • Moorish Revival architecture
  • The Hungarian Jewish Museum and memorial garden

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dohány Street Synagogue before you go.

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