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 […]
Tag Archives: Former Synagogue
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 […]
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
Eisenstadt
No, the synagogue we visit today, is not the former synagogue of the community before 1938. because this one was destroyed. The one we visit today, was the private synagogue of Wertheimer, who was -among others- chief Rabby of Hungary. It is today part of the Jewish museum in Eisenstadt, which was founded in 1972 […]
Baja — The Library
The synagogue in Baja is a beauty: a classicist building with wonderful paintings. In excellent state and with perfect use: as the local library. The synagogue was sold to the city of Baja by the Jewish community on a few conditions. It should have a cultural function, should be kept in a original state and […]