București, Romania
Strada Sfânta Vineri 9-11
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+40 213152535
A huge synagogue and one of the most magnificent I have ever seen. The entrance costs about 10 Leitz Worth getting in and impressed with the special structure. There are explanations in different languages by a very talented guy who knows how to render the material well.
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Beautifully renovated synagogue. You can visit for a small sum of 10 lei. We were greeted by very confused and apparently overwhelmed guards. You must provide an ID at the entrance. The guide is excellent. He knows a lot of the history of the building and of jewish heritage in general. It is great to ask him questions. The synagogue in itself is stunning! You are free to take photos.
Exceptionally beautiful synagogue that has survived the tumultuous, horrific history of Romania in the 20th century. If you're fortunate, you may hear this history from the extremely engaging young man who works there (you'll know it's him if he talks faster than you can listen). Even if you miss him, this temple is absolutely worth a visit.
Beautiful synagogue. Amazing architecture and attention to detail. An important part of history stands here. Limited hours so check the website first.
Nice synagoge. I’m not a specialist. I did find it nice to be able to wander around and have a look at a well tended to temple.
It looks very interesting but I didn't go inside. It costs 15 lei (about 3) if one wants to see the interior of this temple. It is not expensive, but all the churches I have visited in Romania as well as in other European countries are free of charge.
Very different place - as a matter of fact, this is a memorial of Holocaust. The synagogue isn't functioning because there are very small amount of Jews in Bucharest today
I'd like to explain the issue about the entrance fee, and rebut those who mentioned that all other places of worship in Europe are free of charge: 1. Despite the common perception, the synagogue does not discriminate anyone from accessing; there may be a restriction here and there if a private event (e.g. wedding) takes place but in general, the Judaic culture embraces human kind and tolerance (proof that in Israel there are gays who live in peace with the rest of the country). 2. The synagogue doesn't have funds from the Romanian government. It is solely built, renovated, and maintained by private donations. Besides, the community is small, and this synagogue does not hold services here. 3. The fee of 10 Lei (\Lions\ in translation) - 2.5 - is nothing in comparison with what one pays to go to the church near Pisa tower in Italy or the Synagogue in the Netherlands. 4. The investment in culture worth the money, and with a small fee, you are fighting the antisemitic wave and denial of Holocaust. After all, this is actually a memorial monument to those innocent who died at the hysteria of the Nazis. 5. Photographing is free. 6. This synagogue has witnessed generations of leaders and forms of governement since 150 years ago: Kings, dictators, Revolution, democracy. 7. Identification with official documents has its reason: safety. Just a note for those who are not acquainted with the culture: women do not shake hands with men among other thousands of well embraced rules and 613 commendments. I was lucky to see it during my childhood, before and during the renovation in 2014; every time when visiting from America I leave with a bag full of amazing books that taught me history about MV Struma and what happened before WWII in Istanbul (1942) when the ship was torpedoed by the Soviets killing almost 800 refugees from Romania to Palestine.
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