The synagogue is the only one in the area, one can read in the tourist guide. It is built in 1870 in late gothic style with elements inspired by oriental architecture, one can read. The building is in perfect condition, well preserved and used for exhibitions of all sort. Not only cultural exhibitions, but also […]
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Mád- the chassidic sanctuary in northeastern Hungary
We heard it before we reached the little town of Mád: Chassid Jews from all over the world use this place for their gatherings. The former orthodox synagogue was restored beginning of the century, finished in 2004. it took a lot of effort and planning, until this present state was developed. Not only the guesthouse […]
What is left over from the cemetery in Liptovský Mikuláš
Very little. According to what I heard, the Jewish cemetery was eliminated by the Communist government in the 1950s. Apparently, it took quite some time until the graveyard was actually destroyed to make place for apartment buildings and a large park. The buildings surrounding the park seem from the 1970s. It seems in 2025, a […]
Liptovský Mikuláš
is a town of about 30.000, located in the north of Slovakia in a valley enclosed to the north and to the south by the Tatra mountains. When the communists grabbed power after WW2, they changed the original name from Liptovský Svätý Mikuláš (“Liptovský Saint Nicholas”) by striking out the “Saint”. In 2026, Wikipedia (en) […]
Bytča- watchin the castle and waiting for better times
The synagogue in Bytca is waiting for better times
Vrutky- a library and concert hall for the 1970 housing
The former synagogue functions as a community centre
The Shut-down and renovated Synagogue of Trenčín, Slovakia
One hot day in August 2020 we came to Trenčín, a small but beautiful town inhabited by around 55.000, near the Czech border in north-eastern Slovakia. Right at the center you will find the fabulous Synagogue. It was built in 1913 on the site of an older wooden Synagogue. Wikipedia claimed that the building is […]
Trencin- the renovated synagogue is a must to visit
The newly renovated synagogue of Trencin is so impressive, worth to visit in any case.
Trnava- good use of former synagogues
Two great ways to use former synagogues can be found in Trnava