The pearls of Art Nouveau
“Love your neighbour as yourself.” The biblical commandment can be read in Hebrew and Hungarian on the triumphal arch of the New Synagogue built in 1903. The use of the Hungarian language may be attributed to the influence of Chief Rabbi Immánuel Lőw, a scholar, who took an active part in designing the building, supporting the work of the architect Lipót Baumhorn with his guidance. The painted glass windows made in the workshop of Manó Roth and the symbolic glass dome of exceptional beauty are unique ornaments of the eclectic synagogure. The interior is dominated by the entrancing harmony of the ornaments in ivory, golden and blue. The Jerusalem marble closing stone oft hte altar, the door of the Ark of Conveant made of acacia from the Nile region, the menorahs decorated with precious stones, as well as the wall paintings depicting the plants of the Bible all deserve attention. The synagogue with its excellent acoustics is a special venure for high standar organ and light musical concerts.
Information
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00–16:00 (ticket purchase until 15:45)
Sunday: 10:00–16:00 (ticket purchase until 15:45)
The garden has the same opening hours as the building.
Closed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Jewish holidays:
- April 1, Wednesday – shortened opening hours until 12:00
- April 2–3, Thursday–Friday – Passover
- April 8–9, Wednesday–Thursday – Passover
- May 21, Thursday – shortened opening hours until 12:00
- May 22, Friday – Shavuot
- May 24, Sunday – shortened opening hours until 12:00
- September 11, Friday – shortened opening hours until 12:00
- September 13, Sunday – Rosh Hashanah
- September 25, Friday – shortened opening hours until 12:00
- September 27, Sunday – Sukkot
- October 4, Sunday – Sukkot
- From December 24 to January 5, 2027
Admission fees:
Adult: 2500 HUF
Student/Pensioner: 1500 HUF
Family (2 parents + at least one child under 18): 5500 HUF
Group (over 10 persons): 1500 HUF
Guided tour fees:
Under 10 persons: 4000 HUF/group + admission ticket
Over 10 persons: 6000 HUF/group + group admission ticket
Guided tours are available in Hungarian and English.
Booking is required at least 3 days in advance!
For already booked appointments, please inquire by phone or email during opening hours.
Phone: +36 20 432 1532
Email: szegedizsinagoga@gmail.com
Address:
6722 Szeged, Jósika Street 10.
Phone: +36 62 423 849, +36 20 432 1532
Email:
szegedizsinagoga@gmail.com
zsinagogaalapitvany@gmail.com
Website:
www.szegedizsinagoga.hu