Panorama of the Week: Great Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
Filed Under: The Great Synagogue (aka, Dohány Street Synagogue) in Budapest is the largest synagogue in Europe (and 2nd largest in the world). We stumbled upon it while strolling around Budapest on an autumn day and were taken back by its architectural design and unusual colorful exterior.
Originally built in the mid-19th century, the synagogue was destroyed by Nazi and Allied bombings during World War II. After the end of the Cold War, the synagogue was reconstructed over the course of a decade with the help of private donations. Today, you can see the Great Synagogue restored to its original glory and in use for its original purpose.
Panorama: Great Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
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August 23rd, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Amazing, once again. Thanks!
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:18 pm
@Jordan: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this panorama!
August 24th, 2011 at 7:51 am
yea i’ve actually it is a nice structure
August 24th, 2011 at 7:52 am
meant to say i’ve been there*
August 25th, 2011 at 3:59 am
@Henry: We haven’t been inside the synagogue (it was closed), but were really impressed by the exterior design and color. Would love to return to see what’s on the interior.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:42 am
yea i havent been inside myself either i bet its nice to…if you get a chance to visit again make sure and post some photos of the inside
September 8th, 2011 at 5:45 am
@Henry: Will do. I think a pan-European tour of the insides of the continents greatest churches, synagogues and places of worship is in order!
November 9th, 2011 at 3:24 am
This is one of the rare gems of Budapest, and a really astounding building…I went to see it several times, but it was always closed unfortunately. I would really love to take a peek inside!
November 30th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
@HW: The great synagogue in Budapest also struck us, obviously. It’s not one of the big iconic buildings you often see in Budapest literature, but definitely worth seeking out.