JEWISH HERITAGE BUCHAREST UNIQUE PRIVATE FULL / COMPLETE DRIVING & WALKING TOUR – aprox 7 h 30 minutes including 1 h 30 minutes free time for lunch
THIS TOUR IS PROBABLY THE BEST OF ALL THE JEWISH TOURS OFFERED BY THE TRAVEL AGENCIES FROM BUCHAREST BECAUSE IT DOES INCLUDE SOME UNIQUE SIGHTS !!!
Jewish Heritage Tour in Bucharest
With only about 2,000 members of the Jewish community left in Bucharest today, it is difficult to imagine that, in 1930, Jews represented up to 11% of the city’s population. The Jewish quarter was severely affected by the Fascist pogrom in the 1940s, followed by demolitions in the 1980s initiated by the communist regime. Most streets were wiped out, and six synagogues and Jewish temples were demolished. Nevertheless, some emblematic buildings have survived and are here to tell their stories.
Tour Includes
The Choral Temple (Interior Visit)
The main synagogue and best-known monument of Jewish heritage in Bucharest.
- Built in Moorish style between 1864-1866.
- Modeled after the Leopolstädter Temple, the largest synagogue of Vienna, destroyed during the Kristallnacht on November 10, 1938.
The Great Polish Synagogue (Interior Visit)
This synagogue houses the Holocaust Museum.
- Built in 1845 as a historical monument.
- Features beautiful decorations and an exhibition about the Holocaust in Romania.
The Holy Union Temple (Interior Visit)
Home to the Jewish History Museum.
- Covers the history of Jews in Romania.
- Displays a small collection of paintings by Romanian Jewish artists and ritual Jewish objects.
The Jewish State Theatre (Interior Visit)
The oldest Yiddish-language theater with uninterrupted activity in the world.
- Established around 140 years ago.
- Served as the ‘Barasheum’ during the war when Jewish actors were not allowed to perform in Romanian theaters.
Upon request (depending on local guide availability and actor rehearsals), an interior visit can be arranged, extending the tour by approximately 45 minutes.
Requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the tour.
The Beit Hamidrash Synagogue
The oldest Jewish place of worship in Bucharest, dating back to the late 18th century.
Historic Synagogue Locations (Exterior Visits)
The Malbim Synagogue (site where it once stood)
The Cahal Grande Synagogue (site where it once stood)
The Memorial to the Victims of the Holocaust in Romania
A monument commemorating the Jewish victims of the Holocaust during World War II.
The Former Financial Palaces / Banks
Significant historical landmarks reflecting the Jewish community’s influence in finance and trade.
Bonus Architectural Tour
A brief walking tour of a hidden square featuring impressive buildings designed by Jewish architects in:
- Traditionalist style
- Art Deco style
- Modernist style
- Gothic style
The Former Jewish Inns
A glimpse into the historic inns that once played an essential role in Bucharest’s Jewish community.
Additional Sites in the Dudesti District
The Temple of Faith / Hevrah Amuna (Dudesti District)
The Former Trade School (Dudesti District)
The Yeshua Tova Synagogue – Chabad (Interior Visit)
Extended Tour After Lunch (Exterior Visits)
Solly Gold Modernist Apartment Building by Marcel Iancu, one of the most important Romanian Jewish architects.
The Hall of the Palace, constructed by Horia Maicu.
Tour Details
Duration: Approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes
⏰ Starting Time: 09:00 AM
Operating Days: Monday – Friday
Meeting / Pick-up Place
The lobby of your hotel
End of the Tour / Drop-off Place
The lobby of your hotel
Price:
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