Rumbach Street Synagogue
Rumbach Street Synagogue
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Neighborhood: District VII / Jewish Quarter
District VII is the very heart of Budapest and houses the city’s Jewish Quarter. Its streets are lively and colorful, its buildings narrate different histories in an assortment of architectural styles, and its cafes and bars are frequented and loved by the enthusiastic crowds. Grand and magnificent, the striking star of the district is the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Distinctly Moorish in style, crowned by the twin onion shaped domes, the Synagogue is the very emblem of District VII and one of the main attractions in the capital.
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- Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • 5 min walk
- Deák Ferenc tér • 5 min walk
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Michael F
Tel Aviv, Israel598 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
After visiting the great synagogue (The Dohany street synagogue), you may well visit this smaller synagogue too - visiting the Rumbach street synagogue is like to immerse ourselves in the faded splendor of its glorious Jewish past.
During the Second World War its interior was,destroyed - nowadays is being restored with the greatest of care
Truly beautiful and worth the 500Hft entrance fee (1.5euros).
During the Second World War its interior was,destroyed - nowadays is being restored with the greatest of care
Truly beautiful and worth the 500Hft entrance fee (1.5euros).
Written July 10, 2016
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Gabriel H
Bellaire, TX7,117 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Just blocks from the main Budapest synagogue, the Rumbach synagogue was built in 1872 as a place of worship for the Neolog Hungarian Orthodox Jews. This sect had somewhat more moderate views than the main Orthodox group, hence the need for a separate place of worship. Its architectural style is clearly reminiscent of North African and Arabic buildings, with octagonal, minaret-style columns reminiscent of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The decorative brickwork on the outside is stunning, with carved stone and stucco work complementing the wrought iron works. The center of the façade, is decorated with double-framed windows and the two stone tablets of Moses. The interior is breathtaking, with a soaring main nave, an exquisitely decorated dome and ceilings, stained glass windows and decorative arabesques on all walls. While the building suffered extensively during World War II and has not been an active religious site for almost 60 years, it is still worth a visit. It is currently undergoing restoration, but the process has been painstakingly slow.
Written May 11, 2017
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Rhinos007
Leeds, UK2,569 contributions
Oct 2017
As this place is being renovated we came across it on walking tour.
Evidently some property developer tried to turn into offices and got rid of Some of the synagogues internal equipment and features.
The property company evidentially went bust and the Hungarian government sold it back to the Jewish community who are restoring the internal bits of the synagogue.
Evidently a five year programme to get it back open.
Five stars given to the Jewish walking tour not as this building was part of the tour.
Evidently some property developer tried to turn into offices and got rid of Some of the synagogues internal equipment and features.
The property company evidentially went bust and the Hungarian government sold it back to the Jewish community who are restoring the internal bits of the synagogue.
Evidently a five year programme to get it back open.
Five stars given to the Jewish walking tour not as this building was part of the tour.
Written October 29, 2017
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emceeManchester
manchester, england94 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
I found visiting this synagogue more moving & impressive than the main synagogue nearby. There were no queues at this building but upon entering this empty shell you are aware of the building's history & internal space which was torn up & left to deteriorate. The ladies gallery is too unsafe to visit which is a shame as the height of the space is quite overpowering. A wall mounted photo of the building in its heyday is an interesting reminder of how it would have looked.
Written January 7, 2017
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ERIC B
Dodworth, UK2,148 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We visited this run down synagogue as part of the Central Synagogue tour, during the Jewish district walk, this old building as seen better days, but it's easy to see that it wasn't always that way, and fortunately the future looks better as our guide informed us that it was intended to restore the synagogue to its former glory.
Do artefacts remain so hopefully they will survive for future generations, the entry fee was 500 Flt if you visit independently.
Do artefacts remain so hopefully they will survive for future generations, the entry fee was 500 Flt if you visit independently.
Written October 28, 2016
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SaulPittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA389 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Interior is not on standard tours, but is a must-see. Not (yet) restored, but gorgeous... another monument to the murdered Jewish community life of Budapest
Written June 22, 2016
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Alexander K
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Jun 2016
Visited the Rumbach Street Synagogue on a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter lead by tour guide Fanni. Fanni provided us with a lot of commentary regarding the synagogue's past and current functions. She also discussed the three main branches of Hungarian Jewry, comparing and contrasting these branches of practice to explain differences in synagogue architecture. I give both Fanni and the tour a 5-star rating! Make sure this is definitely on your list of things to do while visiting Budapest.
Written June 20, 2016
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Ina G
270 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
The Dohany street synagogue was closed so I tried this one. It is smaller but definitively beautiful, on 3 levels, and it gives you details ablut the lives of jees in Budapest
Written August 15, 2021
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Howlo
Buckingham, UK9,525 contributions
Nov 2019
Before my visits to the Synagogues in Budapest I had no knowledge of the many various different types of the Jewish Faith. Smaller place but well worth a visit.
Written November 26, 2019
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Yehudit
Jerusalem, Israel31 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Rumbach Street Synagogue - currently closed inside due to interior renovations, however judging from its exterior it will certainly be very worthwhile to visit inside if I ever return to Budapest for a visit. it's located on a narrow side street, so you have to press your back [so to say] against the wall on the building opposite in order to get a wider view of the entrance facade [and to take a wider-range photo without too much distortion].
Written June 10, 2019
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Miri K
Dublin, Ireland68 contributions
Hi there. I am going to Budapest tomorrow and intend doing a tour of the Jewish Quarter on Tuesday. Which company did you go with for your tour? Would you recommend it?
Kind regards
Miriam
barbara361
Tucson, AZ823 contributions
We just did Rick Steves walking tour on our own...takes you to 3 synagogues - all worth seeing. Just buy your own tickets at the door. The tour is described in his Budapest guide book.
epiesman
New York City, NY1 contribution
should I get tickets in advance or can I get them at the door? Is there a guide in the synagogue? Thank you.
barbara361
Tucson, AZ823 contributions
We got ours at the door...but it is possible they may not be open when you get there. I don't think you can get tickets in advance. If you are in the Jewish Quarter give it a try...we were the only ones there when we visited back in June.
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