History · Oradea
Great Orthodox Synagogue
On local signs: Sinagoga Mare Ortodoxă
- 25 minutes from the hotel
- Suggested visit: a quarter of an hour
- The interior is well worth a visit
- Also suitable for children
The story of the place
Built in 1890 by the engineer Ferenc Knapp to plans by the architect Nándor Bach, this eclectic synagogue shows Moorish influences, most visibly in its friezes. It was the heart of the Orthodox Jewish community’s institutional quarter, which grew up next to the Great Market Square.
- Address
- Str. Mihai Viteazul, Oradea
- Opening hours and tickets
- Current details are available on the official website; on request, our reception will gladly check them for you.
- Full name
- Great Orthodox Synagogue (Hevra Sas)