Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

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8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Built in 1859, this is the second-largest working synagogue in the world (the largest is in New York City), and the second-oldest large building of those still standing.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Seating 3,000, Europe's largest synagogue was designed by Ludwig Förs and built between 1844 and 1859 in a Byzantine-Moorish style described as "consciously archaic Romantic-Eastern"." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The Great Synagogue is the largest Jewish house of worship in the world outside New York City and can seat 3000 people." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A beautiful building made of coloured brick, topped with two towers with onion-shaped domes." Full review
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Look out for the two floors of galleries in wood, the two chandeliers, the wealth of the decoration on the ribbed ceiling and the arch of alliance.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The jewel of the Jewish quarter in Budapest is the synagogue." Full review