Not many synagogues are located on the Buda side. The Leo Frankel is one of the few. Built in the 1880s, the surrounding building was added in the 1920s. The synagogue is a wonderful example of Neogothic style, especially the windows. Source: Wikipedia
Author Archives: Barbara Rennert
Budapest is awesome
I did not know where to start, so much to draw would be here. I have to come back to do more drawings… But more than this one synagogue I did not manage. But what a great place! It is the Sasz-Chevra Orthodox Grand Synagogue. Located in the „Jewish quarter“ in Pest in Kacinzky Street. […]
Vác- City of Nettletree
Even on these hot, hot summer days, this city is cool: the streets are lined with nettletrees. They keep a wonderful microclimate. Also on the street, where the synagogue is located. The synagogue is in pretty good state. It is not to be visited, but on special occasions. Location of Synagogues As on this city […]
Impressive Györ synagogue is hard to draw
For everyone using this magnificent place it is great: so many trees are around the building. In the back the little park with comfortable benches and in the courtyard a few old horsechestnuttrees: it all adds to a better microclimate. The day is cooler. But for a drawing person it is difficult to find a […]
Quiet Sopron
Yes, museums are closed on national holiday in Hungary. So we could not visit the museum in the „old synagogue“ in Sopron. If I drew the entrance of the museum or the synagogue, I don’t know. The new synagogue is not in such good shape. It is not called the new one (there is a […]
The Köszeg Synagogue: A Jewel that must be seen
If one knows baroque Catholic Churches or just buildings from the baroque period, this is the place to go. From the outside you won‘t get the impression what to expect: a real baroque jewel. The synagogue has been renovated recently and this work is really impressive. It shows what is possible even if it looks […]
Drawing in Szombathely
An really warm afternoon. Some tourists are around. A small dog passing by. What a great place to draw! The synagogue is built in a moorish style, as seen on the towers, windows and details. It was built after 1870, as the Jewish community parted and this building was newly built. Source: Wikipedia Today it […]
Goricia – a True Jewel
Drawing inside…
… is sometimes difficult