Next to the landmark Aquincum Hotel Budapest, the Óbuda Synagogue was built in 1821. For many years it housed Hungarian TV (MTV) sound studios because the much-reduced post-WWII Jewish population couldn't afford the upkeep, but it is now at long last functioning as a súl (Jewish prayer house) with daily workshops and/or services. Call ahead for a tour.
Óbuda Synagogue
Óbuda & Buda Hills
Transportation
- train: (HÉV) H5 Szentlélek tér
- tram: 1
- bus: 29, 109
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