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]]>One of the main attractions of Buda’s Castle District, this church is impossible to miss since it’s located right next to the Fisherman’s Bastion. Originally built in the 11th century, the church was reconstructed in the gothic style in the 14th century and went through many changes ever since.
This Roman Catholic basilica is located in the very heart of the city, and going to Budapest without seeing it is like never going at all. From intricately decorated cupolas and façades to glass stained windows, and bell towers, this basilica is one of the city’s most impressive architectural gems.
Dohány Street Synagogue was built in Moorish style in the 19th century, and it’s now one of Europe’s most beautiful synagogues. Its colorful façade and ornate domes are a sight to behold, and you can also find a museum, cemetery, and memorial on its grounds.
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]]>1. Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe, and the second biggest one in the world.
2. It is 75m long, 27m wide and seats almost 3,000 people; 1,492 men and 1,472 women, plus the standing places. The fascinating thing is that even before the construction began, people could pre-order seats.
3. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a German Radio’s base and as a stable.
4. The Dohány Street Synagogue was the brainchild of designer Ludwing Förster.
5. Because the designers and the architects weren’t Jewish people, the synagogue looks more like a Christian Basilica, rather than a traditional synagogue.
6. The synagogue has pipe organs, which were once played by famous Hungarian composer Liszt Ferenc, and a cemetery, which is not customary.
7. The Central Synagogue in New York City is almost a true and exact copy of the Dohány Street Synagogue.
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]]>The post Budapest’s Religious Buildings Have To Be Seen To Be Believed appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>One of the main attractions of Buda’s Castle District, this church is impossible to miss since it’s located right next to the Fisherman’s Bastion. Originally built in the 11th century, the church was reconstructed in the gothic style in the 14th century and went through many changes ever since.
This Roman Catholic basilica is located in the very heart of the city, and going to Budapest without seeing it is like never going at all. From intricately decorated cupolas and façades to glass stained windows, and bell towers, this basilica is one of the city’s most impressive architectural gems.
Dohány Street Synagogue was built in Moorish style in the 19th century, and it’s now one of Europe’s most beautiful synagogues. Its colorful façade and ornate domes are a sight to behold, and you can also find a museum, cemetery, and memorial on its grounds.
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]]>The post Facts You Didn’t Know About The Largest Synagogue In Europe appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>1. Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe, and the second biggest one in the world.
2. It is 75m long, 27m wide and seats almost 3,000 people; 1,492 men and 1,472 women, plus the standing places. The fascinating thing is that even before the construction began, people could pre-order seats.
3. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a German Radio’s base and as a stable.
4. The Dohány Street Synagogue was the brainchild of designer Ludwing Förster.
5. Because the designers and the architects weren’t Jewish people, the synagogue looks more like a Christian Basilica, rather than a traditional synagogue.
6. The synagogue has pipe organs, which were once played by famous Hungarian composer Liszt Ferenc, and a cemetery, which is not customary.
7. The Central Synagogue in New York City is almost a true and exact copy of the Dohány Street Synagogue.
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