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In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest joined with \u00d3buda to form a new city, Budapest<\/a>, which was declared a World Heritage site in 1987. This beautiful city is the home to the largest active and religious Jewish community in this part of Europe, with a long, complex, and brilliant Jewish heritage in all spheres of life. As a matter of fact, Hungarian Jews have had an important role throughout the country\u2019s political, economic, and cultural history. You can tour the city\u2019s Jewish sites alone or, if you prefer, go with a professional and knowledgeable guide. Either way, you are in for a brilliant and enriching experience.<\/p>\n

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Jewish Quarter<\/a> Tour<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s well-known that the Quarter is Budapest\u2019s liveliest neighborhood, filled with shops, cafes, art galleries, festival scenes, etc. It is also a massively important area in the history of Hungarian Jews, especially in the context of WWII, as it was the site of the Jewish Ghetto during the Nazi occupation. As a revival of Jewish culture here is underway, quite a few kosher restaurants have been opened, and a group of Orthodox Jews lives in the Quarter as well. No matter where you go, which lovely cobblestone road you take, there is a place telling the story of Hungary\u2019s Jewish communities.<\/p>\n

One of the must-visit places here is the beautiful Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue<\/a> \u2013 the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world. Completed in 1859 in the Moorish style, it can seat 3,000 people. Furthermore, Doh\u00e1ny Street itself was once the border of the\u00a0Budapest Ghetto<\/a>. The Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives<\/a>, located within the synagogue complex, was established in 1916. It details the history of Jews in this country, their contributions, successes, and tragedies. Thanks to two employees of the Hungarian National Museum<\/a> who in 1942 hid the artifacts of the Jewish Museum, the entire collection survived for you to see it today.<\/p>\n

Your next stop on this tour is the Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park<\/a>, named for the man who saved thousands of Jews. It is home to the Memorial of the Hungarian Jewish Martyrs<\/a> \u2013 at least 400,000 Hungarian Jews who were murdered by the Nazis \u2013 as well as a memorial to Wallenberg and other Righteous Among the Nations. Besides the Great Synagogue, the Museum, and the Memorial, in the Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue complex, you\u2019ll also see the Heroes’ Temple<\/a> and the graveyard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Synagogue Tour<\/h2>\n

The next two synagogues on this list, together with Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue, make Budapest\u2019s synagogue triangle. They\u2019re absolute must-sees while on a trendy Jewish tour. The Kazinczy Street Synagogue<\/a>, a late Art Nouveau masterpiece built between 1912 and 1913, is the center of the city\u2019s Orthodox community and their building complex, which includes the religious headquarters, a school, a kindergarten, communal hall, kosher shops, and a mikve.<\/p>\n

Next amazing place of worship is the Rumbach Street Synagogue<\/a>, a Moorish Revival edifice built between 1869 and 1872 for Pest\u2019s more conservative members of the Neol\u00f3g community. Inspired by the style of the Dome of the Rock<\/a> in Jerusalem<\/a>, the synagogue has eight sides and boasts a very intricate pattern, painted in Islamic style. For a trip outside the city, visit the magnificent, ornate Szeged Synagogue<\/a>, built in 1903 in the Moorish-Art Nouveau style for Szeged\u2019s<\/a> large Neol\u00f3g community. Both the exterior and the interior decorations are highly complex and represent the most important events of the Jewish community\u2019s history and religion. The complex also includes a small chapel and the Szeged Jewish cemetery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memorial Tour<\/h2>\n

While many of the mentioned sites can be included in a memorial tour, these two are very special memorials that deserve a section of their own. The Holocaust Memorial Center<\/a> is one of the few government-established institutions that focus solely on Holocaust research and education. Its modern building is connected to the P\u00e1va Street Synagogue<\/a>, which was once Budapest\u2019s second largest site for Jewish worship. In this impressive memorial center, you\u2019ll find interactive permanent exhibitions, special periodic exhibitions, pedagogical programs, and cultural performances.<\/p>\n

Finally, visit the memorial called the Shoes on the Danube Bank<\/a>, a public exhibit created in 2005, dedicated to Budapest Jews who were lined up at the river, told to take off their clothes and shoes, and then shot by Arrow Cross militiamen between 1944 and 1945. Sixty pairs of cast iron shoes, modeled after the originals, have been welded into the pavement, with an inscription in Hungarian, English, and Hebrew.<\/p>\n

Kosher Delicacies and Jewish Festivals Tour<\/h2>\n

After a long day of sight-seeing and knowledge-gaining, having numerous, wonderful experiences, it is time to relax, have a lovely meal and drink, and then have more fun at local festivals. Go to the kosher Frohlich Bakery and Caf\u00e9<\/a> for a sweet, pleasant time, or enjoy your late evening at the kosher restaurant Carmel<\/a>. You can also have fun at the Budapest Jewish Film Festival<\/a> in November, or the Jewish Cultural Festival<\/a> in late summer, filled with concerts, theatre shows, and performances, all of which highlight Jewish culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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