Rumbach Street Conclusion

In addition to reproducing the original details, this building has been updated with all the modern lighting and sound amenities. The way these additions are suspended from the ceiling moves them away from the walls and the traditional elements of the space. This little bit of separation gives the traditional a place to be the dominant element in the room. 

It is easy to find views of the interior that show little or no signs of the modern additions. 

Only the electric lights (which were not here in the original) intrude on the stately designs. And we are so used to electric lighting that we simply don't notice it anymore.

A visit here is well worth the short walk from the Deák Ferenc square.

 

Rumbach Street Synagogue Continued

The colors and designs here are captivating. I find the mixture of blues and reds in the geometric pattern on the walls to be quite striking. they really draw the eye to the details.

Rumbach Street Synagogue

The Rumbach Street Synagogue was built in 1872 to to the design of the Viennese Architect Otto Wagner. Like the much larger Dohány Street Synagogue, it has a moorish theme to the design. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the Nazis in the '40's. What we see today is a reconstruction funded by the Hungarian government and completed in 2021.