Dohány Street Synagogue, Moorish Revival synagogue in District VII, Hungary
The Dohány Street Synagogue features twin octagonal towers with onion domes, three spacious aisles, and ornate stone decorations across its southern facade.
Built between 1854 and 1859 by architect Ludwig Förster, this synagogue became the first major representation of Jewish presence in Budapest.
The synagogue complex incorporates the Heroes' Temple, dedicated to Hungarian Jewish soldiers who died in World War I, and the Hungarian Jewish Museum.
With a capacity of 2964 seats, the synagogue distributes seating between 1497 men on the ground floor and 1472 women in the upper galleries.
The synagogue grounds include a cemetery where 2600 individuals who perished during the Budapest ghetto period rest beside a memorial garden.
Location: Budapest District VII
Inception: 1854
Architects: Ludwig Förster
Official opening: September 6, 1859
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Capacity: 2964
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Address: 2 Dohány utca 1074 Budapest
Opening Hours: March-October Saturday-Thursday 10:00-20:00; March-October Friday 10:00-16:30; November-February Saturday-Thursday 10:00-16:00; November-February Friday 10:00-14:00; January 01-04,March 01-April 27,October 01-26 10:00-17:30; January 08-February 28 10:00-15:30; April 29-September 30 10:00-19:30; October 28-December 31 10:00-13:30
Phone: +3614131515
Website: https://jewishtourhungary.com
GPS coordinates: 47.49590,19.06070
Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:08
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