Rumbach Street Synagogue, Budapest

Located in downtown Budapest, within the historic Belv谩ros district, this striking synagogue has been the spiritual home for Hungary鈥檚 Neolog Jewish community since the late 1800s. Designed by Otto Wagner鈥攆amed for his Art Nouveau landmarks in Vienna鈥攖he building draws strong influence from North African and Arabic styles. Its octagonal columns, reminiscent of minarets, and its domed form echo the design of Jerusalem鈥檚 Dome of the Rock, though not as a replica鈥攎ore as a respectful architectural tribute.

The exterior is a feast for the eyes. Ornamental brickwork in rich, earthy tones plays alongside carved stone, stucco details, and beautifully worked iron. A pair of stone tablets representing the Ten Commandments rests above the entrance, while arched windows feature the Star of David in stained glass, framed by Eastern-style curves that add a rhythmic elegance to the fa莽ade.

Inside, the space opens into a luminous nave with high ceilings, an ornate dome, vibrant stained glass, and intricate arabesques that flow across the walls. Though the building was severely damaged during World War II and stood dormant for nearly six decades, it has been fully restored thanks to a grant from the Budapest Government. Since the 2021 renovation, the synagogue has embraced a second life鈥攏ot only as a place of remembrance but as a lively cultural venue. Visitors now come for concerts, theatrical performances, photography exhibitions, and other events that breathe new energy into this historic space.

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Sight Name: Rumbach Street Synagogue
Sight Location: Budapest, Hungary (See walking tours in Budapest)
Sight Type: Religious
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