2-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian
From the late 18th century until the mid-20th century, the Pest side could boost with one of the most flourishing Jewish communities in the region. We will trace what remains of it and have a glimpse of its history through the monuments of the district, also commemorating the tragedy that almost put an end to it. We will see as well how the community lives nowadays.
One of my main fields of research is the Jewish heritage and monuments of East-Central Europe. I have been to synagogues and Jewish cemeteries all around the region: in Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, so I see and present the Hungarian Jewish heritage in a broader context with thorough understanding of the subject.
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2-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian
What's included in 2-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rumbach Street Synagogue
One of the main synagogues, built by Otto Wagner in the 1870s, beautifully renovated in the past few years.
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
An important synagogue and beautiful and interesting as a building, built by Löffler Brothers in 1912 in Art Nouveau style.
Carl Lutz Memorial
We will stop by the Carl Lutz Memorial briefly and we'll discuss his and also others' role in helping people to survive the Holocaust.
Inclusions
- Field expert historian guide
- Visiting two historical synagogues
- Having a coffee/tea or something to eat in the café at the end of the tour is optional, therefore not included in the tour itself.
- Entrance to the Rumbach Synagogue (winter schedule, closed on weekdays)
- Entrance to the Kazinczy Synagogue (temporarily closed due to restoration)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- You can get here easily from Deák Ferenc Square, basically it's on the opposite side of the road. We will meet at the Elizabeth/Sisi statue at the beginning of the square in the appointed time.
End Points
- We will end our tour at the Klauzál Square, nearby there is a cozy little café where we can have some refreshment if needed.
