New Synagogue (Gyöngyös)

New synagogue in Gyöngyös

inside view

The New Synagogue in Gyöngyös , a Hungarian city ​​in Heves County about 90 km east of Budapest , was built in 1929/30. The secular synagogue at Bartók Béla tér is a protected cultural monument .

The building, designed by the architect Lipót Baumhorn , was built on the plan of a Greek cross with a mighty dome . Numerous smaller domes adorn the corner pillars and side walls. The building was used as a furniture store for a long time. The building is currently being renovated and will serve as a cultural center.

Web links

Commons : New Synagogue (Gyöngyös)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Cathrin Kahlweit: Please come back. Judaism in Hungary . In: Süddeutsche Zeitung of December 5, 2015
• Description (accessed December 5, 2015)

Coordinates: 47 ° 47 ′ 0.9 ″  N , 19 ° 55 ′ 20.9 ″  E