However, traveling alone or for the first time can be daunting. That is why we want to give you an idea of where to go that guarantees a memorable kosher trip in Europe.
Let’s begin with some of the most visited cities when it comes to Jewish tourism: Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.
Budapest
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| Street in Budapest |
Visit the Jewish Quarters and you’ll see the exquisite Synagogue in Dohany Street, the largest synagogue in Europe and second largest in the world.
Another site you should visit is the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, just behind the Dohany Street Synagogue.
There are two sections in the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park. The first one is the striking stained glass and plaque that gives tribute to the lost lives during the Holocaust including Carl Lutz, Giorgio Perlasca and Carlos de Liz-Texeira.
Vienna
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| Vienna's Belvedere Castle at Night |
The capital city of Austria, Vienna is known for its artistic and intellectual legacy brought by famous residents like Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud.
But aside from that, Vienna is also known for its Jewish heritage sites like Leopoldstadt and the synagogue in Seitenstettengasse which was a former Jewish quarter.
Another distinguished Jewish heritage site in Vienna is the Judenplatz. Designed by British artists Rachel Whiteread, the monument is the central memorial of Jewish Austrian victims of the Holocaust.
Moreover, you can discover kosher delis, especially in the Jewish counter. Restaurants offer a wide range of cakes and freshly brewed coffee.
Prague
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| Multicolored Buildings Prague |
Decorated in grand neo-Gothic buildings, Prague is known for its elegant boutiques, beautiful architecture and beer. On the other hand, Prague is also the home of prominent Jewish heritage sites like the Prague Old Town. In 1992, the center of the history of Prague was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Prague Castle.
Take a detailed tour of the Jewish Museum of Prague, one of the most visited sites in Prague. This is also the most well-preserved complex that contains the historical monuments in Europe. Your ticket to the Museum of Prague includes a tour to different Synagogues including Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue, and a chance to visit the Jewish Ceremonial Hall and Old Jewish History.
The places mentioned in each city are some of the most significant Jewish heritage sites in Europe. Make sure to visit each one to have a memorable kosher trip in Europe.
Next time, we will talk about the sites in Spain and Portugal, so stay tuned.
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