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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) vs Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Both Hungarian National Gallery and Great / Central Synagogue are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hungarian National Gallery is the choice of most reviewers compared to Great / Central Synagogue. Hungarian National Gallery ranks #7 in Budapest with praise from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, Let's Go and Concierge.

Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
9 / 10
Szent Gyorgy ter 2, Budavari Palota, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"This art collection is the raison d'être for several sections of the Royal Palace located at the top of Castle Hill."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Hungarian National Gallery is an overwhelming collection spread across four floors that traces Hungarian art from the 11th century to the present." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"With a collection of more than 10,000 art objects, this museum is not for the cultural faint of heart." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, which comprises the immense center block of the Royal Palace (Wings B, C, and D), exhibits Hungarian fine art, from medieval ecclesiastical paintings and..." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Living in the Buda Castle, the Hungarian National Gallery is the king of Budapest, and unlike many before its time, its rule is just about perfect." Full review
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
8 / 10
Dohany u. 2-8, Budapest VII, Hungary
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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
Frommer's Frommer's
"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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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