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List Of Synagogues In Hungary
This List of synagogues in Hungary contains active, otherwise used and destroyed synagogues in Hungary. This article '' 'contains synagogues' '' built in the historical Hungary area, broken down by county. Most of the synagogues listed are no longer in use or have other non-religious functions, and some have been demolished. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were Jewish communities in many settlements of the Kingdom of Hungary, which eventually built their own church, synagogue. Most of these buildings were built with extremely sophisticated artistic exterior and interior designs. There were many Classicist style, many Romantic, many Eclectic and some Art Nouveau. It was designed to be more monumental in size to show the greatness and richness of the equalized and enriching Jewry of the turn of the century - similar to the churches of the Christian churches of the time. However, during World War II, several synagogues were destroyed or significantly damaged. There has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Szeged Synagogue SF
Szeged ( , ; see also other alternative names) is the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat of Csongrád-Csanád county. The University of Szeged is one of the most distinguished universities in Hungary. The Szeged Open Air (Theatre) Festival (first held in 1931) is one of the main attractions, held every summer and celebrated as the Day of the City on 21 May. Etymology The name ''Szeged'' might come from an old Hungarian word for 'corner' (), pointing to the turn of the river Tisza that flows through the city. Others say it derives from the Hungarian word which means 'island'. Others still contend that means 'dark blond' () – a reference to the color of the water where the rivers Tisza and Maros merge. The city has its own name in a number of foreign languages, usually by adding a suffix ''-in'' to the Hungarian name: Romanian ; German or ; Serbo-Croatian /; Greek (''Partiskon''); Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dózsa György Street Synagogue
The Dózsa György Street Synagogue (), or Angyalföld Synagogue, is a former Orthodox Jewish synagogue located on Dózsa György Street (formerly Aréna Street), in Újlipótváros, in the XIII District of Budapest, in Hungary. Completed as a synagogue in 1909, used as a concentration camp during World War II, and subsequently for profaned use, the building was repurposed in 1984 as an indoor sports center by the Budapest Honvéd Sports Association as a fencing hall. The congregation continues to worship in the cultural hall located on the site; led by Rabbi Peter Deutsch. History The synagogue was built to serve the Jews of northern Pest after the failure of the Lipótvár synagogue's plan next to the then Aréna Street (now György Dózsa Street). The plot, opposite the former Jewish cemetery, was on the other side of the road and was purchased on February 27, 1907. Construction was started this year according to the plans of Lipót Baumhorn, and the synagogue was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lipótváros Synagogue (Budapest)
The Lipótváros Synagogue was a planned but never realized monumental Jewish synagogue that was to be located on Ignác Nagy Street, in Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary. It was planned to build the synagogue at the beginning of the 20th century and it would have had a capacity of 3,800 people. In the end, the building was not completed due to financial difficulties. History Background As a result of emancipation, the Jews of Hungary were granted a high degree of freedom in the second half of the 19th century. The number of Jews began to increase significantly, and it also played an increasingly important role in the cultural life of Budapest. Although several synagogues were built in Budapest during the 19th century, including the large Dohány Street Synagogue, they could no longer perform the functions believed necessary in Budapest, and were not at all prominent, and most were surrounded by other buildings. Lipótváros Jewry at that time was 12,000 people, the neigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lágymányos Synagogue
Lágymányos is a neighbourhood in the district of Újbuda in Budapest, Hungary. In 2001, Lágymányos had a population of 19,741. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is located here, as well as some faculties of Eötvös Loránd University Eötvös Loránd University ( hu, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, ELTE) is a Hungarian public research university based in Budapest. Founded in 1635, ELTE is one of the largest and most prestigious public higher education institutions in Hung .... The neighbourhood is served by a number of tram and bus lines, including the 4 and 6 trams. {{DEFAULTSORT:Lagymanyos Neighbourhoods of Budapest Újbuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentecostal Church, Kőbánya
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Kőbánya Synagogue, Budapest
The Kőbánya Synagogue is a former Neolog Jewish synagogue located at Cserkesz Street 7-9, in Kőbánya, in the Xth District of Budapest, Hungary. Completed in 1912, the building was used a synagogue until 1964 and, following restoration, has been used as a Pentecostal church since 1991, now known as the Temple of Everybody. History The Art Nouveau-style building was designed by the Jewish community of Kőbánya in 1907 and built between 1909 and 1912 under the direction of architect Antal Sorg. At that time, the building stood out as one of the single storey houses. Next to the Neolog synagogue is the rabbi building. The community also operated a Jewish private school, a charity for social purposes, a retirement home, and a folk kitchen for a hundred people. The roof burned down in 1920, but it was completely rebuilt that year. The synagogue was owned by the local Jewish community until 1964, when it was sold. It used to be a museum, later a theater, and then used as a ware ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Budapest
Kazinczy Street Synagogue is an Art Nouveau orthodox synagogue built between 1912 and 1913 Budapest VII. district, 29-31 Kazinczy Street number. It is one of the most characteristic works of Hungarian synagogue architecture before the First World War. History After the Jews of Pest split into three branches at the end of the 19th century, the idea of building an Orthodox synagogue in Elizabeth City came to mind in 1909. The site of Kazinczy Street, owned by the Pest Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Community, was designated as a suitable site for construction. On June 25, the same year, the elders of the community announced the application for the design of a complete building complex, which included, besides the synagogue, a community headquarters, a kindergarten, a school and a public kitchen. Among the entries received by the deadline of November 1, the jury selected the designs of József Porgesz and Sándor Skultetzky, Emil Ágoston, Sándor Löffler and Béla Löffler. At the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Of Heroes (Budapest)
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Hegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue
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