Budapest Insider

Hidden jewels of the Jewish quarter – unique street art works

Jews have been present in Hungary since the 13th century. The Jewish quarter is located in the city center. The Great Synagogue is the second largest in the world and it includes the Jewish Museum, the Heroes' Temple, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park and the Jewish Cemetery as well.

Honestly I was so lost in the Jewish quarter first, but as soon as you've found the Great Synagogue, you are at the right place to discover unique street art. Just follow the Wesselényi street right behind the Synagogue, both sides you will see street names like Kazinczy, Klauzál, Akácfa, Rumbach Sebestény and Király, these street art works can be found all around that area. The firewalls would be looking so sad without all the creative, fun paintings, that make the streets more colorful and full of life.

Firewalls on Akácfa Street

Art works on Kazinczy Street

Rumbach Sebestyén street art

The Sissi and the Rubik cube paintings are my absolute favorite ones.

Wesselényi Street

Gozsdu Courtyard

Continue on Rumbach utca and take a right onto Király utca, which is full of pubs, bars and here is the entrance of the Gozsdu Coutryard. Go inside and stand a few moments here, feel the energy of this unique wall painting.

If you would like to read more about street art works all around the city, please let me know and I'll make another piece on that. Come and see Budapest from a different side! It's definitely worth it! XoXo