General information
| Destination |
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| Bucharest, Romania |
Program details
Bucharest had in the past one of the most prosperous Jewish Community. In the Inter-War period, almost 11% of Bucharest's population was represented by Jews. The events of the Second World War, but also the migration to Israel transformed the community. Today, in Bucharest there are almost 3000 Jews. The community is very well organized, even if the Jewish neighborhood was destroyed in the 80s, during Ceausescu’s regime.
During this tour you will discover the most important Jewish monuments that survived, you will have the chance to see The Great Polish Synagogue, built in the second half of 19th century by the Polish- Jewish community, The Holy Union Temple that hosts the History Museum of the Romanian Jews, The Jewish State Theater, one of the first professional Jewish theaters in the world and the only Jewish grocery. You will also discover the Choral Temple that was just renovated and re-opened for the public this year. For the architecture enthusiasts, you will discover modern buildings built between the wars by famous Romanian-Jewish architects such as Marcel Iancu or Jean Monda.
On Saturday the synagogues are closed !!
Meeting/pick-up point: In front of the Starbucks at the Manuc Inn,Strada Franceză 62, București .
Duration:
Start/opening time: 10am / 1pm.
End/closing time: 1pm /4pm.
Languages: English.
Others: When booking,please fill in at Remarks field, in the clients phone number, for the guide to have it in case of need.On Saturday the synagogues are closed. During the summer,make sure you cover your head as the sun gets pretty intense in summertime in Romania. Also, wear sunscreen if you feel like. On Saturday the synagogues are closed. Minimum age 3. When booking, please inform the travel agent about your phone number, so that the local guide can contact you in case of need. Please be advised that in case you are late, the guide will wait a maximum of 15 minutes. On Saturday the synagogues are closed.
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