{"id":2537,"date":"2026-01-07T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/?post_type=nabozensky-turizmus&p=2537"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:39:04","slug":"ortodoxna-synagoga","status":"publish","type":"nabozensky-turizmus","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/nabozensky-turizmus\/ortodoxna-synagoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodox synagogue in Pre\u0161ov"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orthodox synagogue in Pre\u0161ov<\/strong> It is one of the most significant Jewish monuments in Slovakia. It is situated within the historic grounds of the former Orthodox Jewish community and continues to serve its original purpose to this day. Dating from the late 19th century, the building is notable not only for its architecture but also for its well-preserved interior and its significant exhibition on Jewish culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Moorish-style synagogue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The synagogue was built in 1898 by Kollacsek and Wirth<\/strong> based on a design inspired by the synagogue in Tokaj. The two-storey building was designed in the Neo-Romanesque-Moorish style, complemented by a number of oriental-inspired elements. From the outside, it appears rather austere, but the interior conceals a richly decorated space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following, in particular, deserve attention ornamental murals<\/strong>, which, despite damage to the building, have been preserved in their striking colours and original design. Among the most valuable elements of the interior d\u00e9cor is the artistically crafted tabernacle, known as Yom Kippur<\/strong>, and the almemor \u2013 the place designated for reading the Torah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A place linked to the history of the Jews of Pre\u0161ov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Orthodox synagogue was used for religious purposes until the Second World War. In 1942<\/strong> Its surroundings became a gathering place for the Jews of Pre\u0161ov prior to their deportations. From there, thousands of the town\u2019s inhabitants were taken away on transport convoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the occupation of Pre\u0161ov, the German army used the building as stables and garages. After the war, the synagogue underwent the necessary repairs and its interior was refurbished. In October 1948, it was ceremonially rededicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tragic events of the Holocaust are also commemorated by a memorial to more than six thousand Holocaust victims from Pre\u0161ov and the surrounding area<\/strong>, which was unveiled in the courtyard of the synagogue in August 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bark\u00e1ny\u2019s collection of Judaica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The synagogue also includes Bark\u00e1ny\u2019s collection of Judaica<\/strong>, which is on display in the women\u2019s gallery. The exhibition showcases objects relating to Jewish culture and religious life and forms part of the Museum of Jewish Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The synagogue is also part of a historic complex of Jewish communal institutions, which began to take shape outside the city walls from the 1880s onwards. In addition to the prayer hall, the complex also included other buildings associated with the functioning of the Orthodox Jewish community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Orthodox Synagogue today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The synagogue is still used today as prayer room<\/strong> and forms a living part of Pre\u0161ov\u2019s Jewish cultural heritage. Its preserved architectural features, historical furnishings and museum exhibition make it an important venue for learning about the history of the Jewish community in eastern Slovakia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to the Orthodox Synagogue offers an insight not only into 19th-century architecture, but also into the history of a community that played a significant role in the social life of Pre\u0161ov. It is a historic site that brings together architecture, religion, culture and the memory of the victims of the Holocaust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: OOCR R\u0160
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