Rumbach utcai zsinagóga
Rumbach Street Synagogue, or Rumbach utcai zsinagóga, is a striking Neolog synagogue built for Pest’s Status Quo congregation. Completed in 1872–1873, it was designed by Viennese architect Otto Wagner and stands in a Moorish Revival style with an eight-sided plan, domed roof, and intricate Islamic-inspired painting. The building’s construction coincided with the 1869 schism in Hungarian Jewry, and it became a home for the more conservative faction within the Neológ community. In 2021, a major revival transformed the site: a renovated, octagonal sanctuary reopened after an extensive restoration that included a government grant of about US$11.2 million, and the project introduced a new life for the space as a cultural venue. Since then, the synagogue has hosted plays, concerts, and photo exhibits, while also serving as a Jewish museum. …
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