Synagogue

The synagogue was designed by Ludwig Förster, who is also associated with the Dohány Street Synagogue in Pest. The marble plaques placed in the gateway opening from Déryné Street commemorate the Jewish community of Miskolc and its surroundings, who were deported in 1944.

A touch of art:

The synagogue has three aisles but appears basilica-like from the outside. On the gable of the main aisle – which slightly rises above the side aisles – the Tablets of Moses can be seen. In the axis of the main aisle, at the height of the side aisles, there is a rose window composed of eight arches, extended by rods that form eight-pointed stars. Directly below it, and above the main entrance, the façade is pierced by four large semi-circular windows. The main entrance is framed by a pair of Neo-Romanesque columns topped with semi-circular arches. The door wings are adorned with highly intricate wrought iron straps featuring Neo-Romanesque motifs.

The synagogue's original furnishings were altered and rearranged in 1864 due to protests from conservative worshippers. Beyond the spatial experience, the richness of the interior is enhanced by exquisite carpentry, showcasing the talents of craftsmen from both Miskolc and Pest. The wall paintings consist of ribbon and star motifs covering the entire surface, along with their combinations. The warm olive-green colour of the iron structures and the gilding of their plastic mouldings once harmonised beautifully with the wall paintings.