Local History Tour Around the Jewish Biatorbágy

Between 1888 and 1944, the Jewish community played an active role in the life of Biatorbágy. Their presence is still reflected in local heritage through former Jewish residences, the prayer house, and the cemetery. Building on the tradition of thematic city tours, this event will offer a guided walk following the traces of Biatorbágy’s Jewish population, reviving their memory and highlighting their contribution to the town’s growth and culture.

Participants will learn about the history of key buildings and the families who once lived there, including a pharmacist, a vinegar manufacturer, a farmer, and a merchant. The walk will be led by two experts: sociologist and community researcher Bihari Zoltán and architect Judit Tótpál DLA.

All attendees will receive a free foldable booklet featuring a map of the route, photos, and descriptions of the Jewish heritage sites.

The tour is designed for residents of Biatorbágy, as well as visitors from neighboring towns, descendants of former Jewish families, and members of Jewish organizations.

The tour is organized by the Biatorbágy Város Önkormányzata (Municipality of Biatorbágy) in partnership with :
Biatorbágy Heritage Committee, Biatorbágy Landscape Protection Circle, Juhász Ferenc Cultural Center, Karikó János Library, B-Közép Architecture Group, Zsámbék Heritage Committee, Páty Heritage Committee, Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association (MAZSIKE).

The event is part of the Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage initiative, supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage