Stadttempel Synagogue Tour

Explore Vienna's most famous synagogue on this guided tour of the Stadttempel. We'll learn about the history of this community and its significance in the Austrian capital.

Stadttempel Synagogue Tour

At 10 am, we'll meet in front of the Vienna Stadttempel Synagogue to begin the guided tour of the city's main Jewish temple.

Discover the importance of Judaism in Austria's capital as we explore the Stadttempel, also known as the Seitenstettengasse Temple. The tour covers various aspects of the community's culture, history, and traditions.

Before entering the synagogue, we'll visit the Holocaust memorial and its wall of names. The historic temple, built between 1825 and 1826, is located in the Jewish quarter of Vienna on Seitenstettengasse. Its interior features an elliptical space topped with a classical-style dome and surrounded by a gallery supported by 12 Ionic columns.

The temple was constructed in a block of apartments and is hidden from view from the street due to Joseph II's Edict of Tolerance, which restricted the visibility of non-Catholic places of worship.

After one hour of exploring the history within the walls of the Stadttempel, we'll conclude the tour at the entrance of the synagogue.