Overview
Completed in 1859 in a grand Moorish style, this synagogue seats 3,000 and is Europe's largest. Its red brick facade and ornate decoration are striking, and inside are the Hungarian Jewish Museum and a Holocaust memorial. In the garden stands the Tree of Life, a silver weeping willow sculpture honoring WWII victims, each leaf engraved with a victim's name. Composer Franz Liszt once played the organ here. Admission about HUF 6,000-8,000 (including guided tour). 5-minute walk from Metro M2 Astoria.
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-18:00 (closed Saturdays; hours vary by season)
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Tourist visits are restricted during Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday). Men are encouraged to wear a kippah when visiting.
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Attractions near Dohany Street Synagogue
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Hungarian State Opera House
A lavish Neo-Renaissance opera house on Andrassy Avenue.
📍 917m away
Andrassy Avenue
A UNESCO-listed 2.5km boulevard, often called Budapest's Champs-Elysees.
📍 1.3km away
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
The first permanent bridge between Buda and Pest, and a night-view highlight.
📍 1.3km away
Gellert Baths
An Art Nouveau thermal bath at the foot of Gellert Hill, famed for its ornate interior.
📍 1.4km away
Buda Castle
A hilltop royal palace overlooking the Danube, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 1.5km away
Hungarian Parliament Building
A majestic Neo-Gothic building on the Danube and the icon of Budapest.
📍 1.7km away
Fisherman's Bastion
A seven-towered terrace with sweeping views of the Danube and Pest.
📍 2.0km away
Things to Do in Budapest
Danube Night Cruise
A night cruise on the Danube, viewing the illuminated Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge — ranked among Europe's finest urban night scenes. Choose between dinner cruises and basic cruises.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath Experience
Soak in mineral-rich waters above 36°C at Europe's largest public bath complex — a must-do Budapest experience. The outdoor pools during winter snowfall are unforgettable.
Ruin Bar Pub Crawl
Explore Budapest's unique ruin bars — derelict buildings turned into quirky nightlife venues in the Jewish Quarter. Start at Szimpla Kert, then visit Instant, Mazel Tov, and more.