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Great Synagogue

Dohany utca, 2-8, Budapest, Hungary 1074

Featured Review : The largest synagogue in all of Europe and the second largest in the world, Dohany Street Synagogue is an amazing and irreplaceable monument. Built in the 1800's, the church stands a testament to the once tremendous Jew...See Full Review

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Great Synagogue

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jacob.s from Hamilton, Ontario
  • May 23, 2006
Quote: It is a miracle that this place has survived. It was located two streets away from the Gestapo headquarters during World War II, as well as escaping the depredations of the communists. It is without a doubt the most important synagogue in Eastern... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal The Great Budapest

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The Great Synagogue

  • 3 out of 5 stars by jacob_s from hamilton, Ontario
  • May 2, 2006
Quote: It is a miracle that this place has survived. It was located two streets away from the Gestapo headquarters during the second World War, as well as escaping the depredations of the communists. It is without a doubt the most important synagogue in... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal The Great Budapest

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Dohány Street Synagogue

  • 5 out of 5 stars by roza4 from Cinnaminson, New Jersey
  • July 11, 2005
Quote: Unguided visit – 1000Ft for adults, 400Ft for students Guided tours are also available. The ticket is for visit to the synagogue, museum, and the cemetery. The largest in Europe synagogue is a very imposing building of yellow brick with red... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal Travels in Hungary - Budapest, Part II

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Dohány Street Synagogue

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • May 1, 2002
Dohány Street Synagogue
Quote: The largest synagogue in all of Europe and the second largest in the world, Dohany Street Synagogue is an amazing and irreplaceable monument. Built in the 1800's, the church stands a testament to the once tremendous Jewish population of Budapest. ... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal Hungary: Return to Budapest

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Dohány Street Synagogue

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Eve Carr from Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • November 19, 2001
Quote: Travel, if done correctly, can be a rewarding, enriching experience. But, in order to make your journeys a positive interlude in your life, many times you have to go with the flow and not automatically reject something that, at first glance, may not... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal I Brake for Budapest

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The Great Synagogue & St. Stephen's Basilica

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Diane P from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • July 18, 2001
Quote: Located about 6 blocks from each other, St. Stephen's Basilica (V. Szent Istvan)& the Great Synagogue (Dohany utca Synagogue)can easily be seen on the same day. The Great Synagogue contains a Jewish museum with recent and historical... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal Two Days in Budapest

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Ancient Hungary - "The Great Synagogue"

  • 4 out of 5 stars by actonsteve from London, United Kingdom
  • March 11, 2001
Ancient Hungary - "The Great Synagogue"
Quote: It is a miracle that this place has survived. It was located two streets away from the Gestapo headquarters in the second world war, as well as escaping the depredations of the communists. And is without doubt the most important synagogue in Eastern... Read the full Great Synagogue review

From journal Budapest: my favourite city