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Religion, culture, tradition - Discover the exceptional Jewish cultural heritage of Hungary

Jewish traditions are an integral part of Hungarian history and culture. The Jewish community of Budapest is currently the largest in Eastern Europe. Hungary is home to significant Jewish places of worships as well as memorial sites, which, in addition to preserving religious traditions, also commemorate the heroes and martyrs of the Holocaust.

5+1 Synagogues in Buda

The capital has plenty of buildings that testify the crucial moments in Hungarian history. Synagogues you may encounter throughout the city are no different. These sites function as public places, houses of worship, and sacred monuments. Let’s visit the Buda side and learn about the customs and history of the Hungarian Jewish community!

15 synagogues of Pest, which you must see

They are monumental or small, even tiny; they are orthodox or neolog; bustling cultural centres or just empty gigantic halls; however, the synagogues of Pest have a common feature: you must visit all of them!

Jewish Memorials and Synagogues around Hungary

Before World War II, there were hundreds of operating synagogues countrywide; however, only few of them could survive to our day. Some of the buildings were repurposed, but, luckily, you can find synagogues where the sound of prayers can be heard up to this day. 

Visit the best kosher restaurants, cafes and shops

What does it mean to be kosher? What makes a restaurant kosher and what foods line up on a kosher menu at all? 

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