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Sighet Walking Tours
Embark with us on a journey of exploration through the streets of Sighet, as our expertly curated walking tours unveil the city's intriguing richness of Jewish History.
Although a small city, Sighet is quite picturesque, situated in the heart of the very authentic Maramures Region of Northern Romania. Embraced by two rivers, the Iza and the Tisa, The Hungarian meaning of “Sighet” is island.
Roughly half of Sighet’s population was Jewish before May 1944, when deportations to Auschwitz started taking place. The numerous traces of Sighet’s Jewish past tell a remarkable story about the city’s origins and it’s importance as a major cultural hub for various Jewish schools and traditions.
While any tourist coming to Sighet can walk through some of the sites we visit, a guided one day Tour will include more sites and in depth historical background information. We very much recommend it!
Tarbut Foundation is offering guided historical tours through the city to all known and hidden Jewish sites.
We offer tours between May and September. Bookings can be made for individuals, families or groups.
For individual travelers interested in Sighet’s Jewish sites, have a look at our Sighet section.
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Visit historic synagogues, museums, and important landmarks that bear witness to the unique history and culture of Sigeht's Jewish population.