Budapest Synagogue Tour

The Budapest synagogue tour is one of the top 10 most visited attractions in Budapest. It is a complex that includes the Great Synagogue, Heroes’ Temple, Jewish Cemetery and Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park. The main hall of prayer is a magnificent sight and a real must see for all visitors. But there is much more to explore at the site.

Your guide will take you to the most interesting places within the Great Synagogue. You will learn about the Jewish community of Budapest, its life, traditions and culture. You will also hear about the history of the building and its significance for Judaism in the city. Moreover, you will be able to ask your guide questions about the current religious life of Jews in Hungary (both secular and spiritual), about the former and present position of Jewish culture in Hungarian cultural space, about the role of Jewish women, about the special clothing (kippah and yarmulke) as well as about circumcision, kosher food, and the process of “de-chametzing”.

Budapest Synagogue Tour: A Journey Through History

The main part of the Great Synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859. Its design is based on Moorish Revival architecture with Byzantine, Romantic and Gothic elements. It is the largest synagogue in Europe. It can seat up to 3000 seated and 2000 standing people. The interior is adorned with beautiful and gilded details, a grand organ and an impressive Torah ark.

The Great Synagogue was heavily damaged during WWII, but it survived, unlike many other Jewish buildings in the city. It was reconstructed between 1991 and 1996.

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The Civil War Flags Collection

Civil War Flags Collection

Flags had practical considerations for troops on the battlefield – they helped identify regiments and allowed commanders to more easily place their units. But they also carried special meaning for those who bore them, reflecting their devotion to the cause and helping them unite as a unit.

The Civil War Flags Collection | Ultimate Flags Store, which contains over 300 flags used by infantry, cavalry and light battery regiments in the armed conflict, is a remarkable testament to this dedication. Many of the flags exhibit signs of battle, with nicks from bullets and shrapnel tears. Their staffs display tacks and twine improvised by flag-bearers to keep them standing tall.

Journey Through Time: Civil War Flags Collection

Some of the flags have dramatic stories behind them, such as the embroidered banner of the 29th Regiment of Black soldiers recruited in New Haven and which served at the siege of Petersburg. The museum received the banner as a gift from a private collector and it is now on display. Others, like the second national Confederate flag that saw service until replaced by the third one with reversed colors in 1863, remain in acid-free boxes, but will eventually be conserved and framed for display.

The Museum is able to preserve the flags through donations of both money and materials. In addition, the General Assembly has allocated a significant amount of funds for conservation of the Civil War Flags Collection.

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