Synagogues in Hungary

Dohány utca Synagogue, Budapest

Europe's largest synagogue was built in Romantic style between 1854 and 1859 based on designs by Ludwig Förster, also incorporating work by Frigyes Feszl. The 3-part interior seats over 3,000 people.


(photo: Zsolt)

New synagogue, Szeged

The new synagogue was erected in 1900-3 to the plans of Lipót Baumhorn, the architect of 22 synagogues in the Hungary of the time. His most successful work is this building in Szeged, Hungary's second largest Jewish house of worship.


Photo by: Schmidt Andrea

Synagogue, Hódmezővásárhely

The priceless treasure of this Romantic building which underwent a Secession refurbishment are the 150 year old, generously carved pews.



Old Synagogue (Ó-Zsinagóga), Sopron

This medieval synagogue is one of the Jewish heritage buildings of European significance. Built around 1300 the local Jews frequented this house of prayer until their expulsion from Sopron in 1526.



Synagogue, Szombathely

Regarded as modern at the time of its construction, this monumental house of prayer was one of the first synagogues in Hungary with a tower. Its architectural elements demonstrate a transition of styles from Romantic to Eclectic.



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