Moorish and Gothic Architecture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe inside of the Dohany Street Synagogue is truly quite beautiful. Built in the 1850’s in a Moorish design, the synagogue holds up to 3,000 worshipers making it the second largest synagogue in the world and the largest in Europe. The seats on the ground floor are for men and the upper gallery has seats for women. There is also an ornately decorated dome within the synagogue as well as large chandeliers above the center aisle. There are also gothic influences as well, including the stained glass windows that line the main chamber.<\/p>\nOrnate Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEnormous Interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMap of the Jewish Ghetto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMemorial in the Courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWall Behind the Synagogue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe spent about two hours touring the Great Synagogue and it is definitely worth at least that amount of time. There are also many wonderful restaurants and shops located in the Old Jewish Quarter, so you should also spend several hours wondering through the narrow side streets. The Dohany Street Synagogue is an important landmark in Budapest and Hungary in general. We visited on a rainy day, which made the experience even more impactful.<\/p>\nHolocaust Memorial Plaque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCemetery Courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStained Glass Windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGolden Candelabras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBeautiful Exterior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Dohany Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue, is certainly an important site to visit during any trip to Budapest, Hungary. There are many reasons to visit the synagogue including its size, architecture, and history. The synagogue complex is also home to the Hungarian Jewish Museum, Heroes’ Temple, Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, and … <\/p>\n
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