Pécs Synagogue
Pécsi zsinagóga
A Romantic-style synagogue completed in 1869, with well-preserved painted ceilings and an organ.
The synagogue stands on Kossuth Square and was built in 1869 in the Romantic style. Its painted ceiling, wooden seating and organ are well preserved. During World War II, about 3,000 Jews from Pécs were deported, and a memorial stands inside the building. The synagogue is still used by the Jewish community, and it is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Admission is about 1,000 forints, and men must wear a hat.
Opening hours
Sun–Fri 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter; closed Sat)
Nearby sights
- Pécs National Theatre
- Király Street
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
- Széchenyi Square & Zsolnay Fountain
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Victor Vasarely Museum
- Zsolnay Museum
- Csontváry Museum