The former synagogue of Szolnok is one of Lipot baumhorn‘s many’s. And in front of the today’s gallery is a statue of the famous architect. The synagogue itself has a great location at the end of the pedestrian bridge across the river Theiss/tissen on the one side and one of the nicest streets in Szolnok […]
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Debrecen
Two synagogues can be found in Debrecen. The orthodox synagogue in Pásti street. Built in 1880 in an eclectic style, it is today a cultural centre. It was planned by local architect Jenő Berger. The synagogue in Kápolnás street was erected in 1909 in a mourish style. It serves as the synagogue during holidays. Or […]
Tokaj- the great synagogue
Tokaj is a rather long dwelling along two streets. It seems to be only existing of vinaries and concentrated near the river of Theiss- Tyssen of hotels, pensions and tourist facilities. A little further away from the tourist hotspot is the great synagogue, built in 1890 in a mourish style, including „Rundbogen Stil“. It was […]
Prešov
Spišské Podhrady- nearly a fortress
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Trnava- good use of former synagogues
Two great ways to use former synagogues can be found in Trnava