Medieval Jewish Prayer House, Budapest

Budapest has a proud and ancient Jewish heritage, which is slowly being revived. Both Buda and Pest hosted sizable Jewish communities which were virtually wiped out during the Second World War. The medieval Jewish Prayer House is unique in that it is on the Buda side of the river (most of the current Jewish activity is in Pest, around the Great Synagogue). You will find rare remnants of the historic Jewish community of Buda including gravestones and even Gothic pieces. The visiting hours vary seasonally, please check the website or call ahead for exact timings.