Jewish Quarter

Jewish Quarter of Budapest, the 7th district stretching between Rákóczi út and Andrássy út is probably most famous for the Great Synagogue, the largest synagogue of Europe, and the second largest one in the world.

But there is much more to this most densely populated district of Budapest that used to be mostly Jewish before WWII and is predominantly Gypsy residential area today.

It definitely has seen its ups and downs, and while some may find it dirty and neglected, others may be charmed by its atmosphere and many bars representing the so called alternative scene of Budapest.

Dohany Street Synagogue
The wall of Dohány Street Synagogue built between 1854 and 1859. It seats 3,000 people.
Cemetery
Cemetery in the synagogue with the graves of those who died in the ghetto during 1944-1945.
Budapest streets
Typical streets in the Jewish Quarter.
Beer gardens
7th district of Budapest is famous for its kerts - open air pubs with inexpensive beer and mixture of art types, students and creative alcoholics.
Mumus
Pictured here is <a href="http://www.budapestindex.com/going-out/dining-out/bars/mumus " target="new">Mumus</a>, classic "ruin bar" of Budapest.
Street Art
Budapest Facades
Kosher Budapest
Something to remind you that you are still in the Budapest Jewish Quarter of 2010, and not on the set of WWII movie with destroyed buildings.
Budapest Shop
Budget and environmentally friendly signboard. Just paper clippings.
Shopfront
Some façades still remind us of glorious days of the past.
And this is what happens behind the façades.
Socialist additions to the Jewish district.
Rumbach Street Synagogue
Rumbach Street Synagogue with minaret-style towers.
Hol van?
It asks "Where?"
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By Sosna on 30 Aug 2010. Updated on 02 Oct 2012
Great! I one of those who

Great! I one of those who loves this district! it has a unique feeling within Budapest.
It'd be nice to see more posts like this, talking for example of the architecture on the VIII district, or on the Rakoczi utca, or on the 6-4 tram Korut. I'd love if you could share some english resources about the Budapesti architecture. thanks

By Anonymous (not verified) on 24 Oct 2010