List of synagogues in Slovakia explained

This list of synagogues in Slovakia contains active, otherwise used and destroyed synagogues in Slovakia. The list of Slovakian synagogues is not necessarily complete, as only a negligible number of sources testify to the existence of some synagogues.

In all cases the year of the completion of the building is given. Italics indicate an approximate date.

Bratislavský kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BratislavaBratislava Neolog Synagogue18931967Demolished when building new roads
BratislavaBratislava New Orthodox Synagogue1926StandOther name: Heydukova Street Synagogue.
BratislavaBratislava Old Orthodox Synagogue18631961Destroyedhttps://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/exhibitions/communities/bratislava/images/before/religious_life/03.jpg
GajaryGajary Synagogue1875
Second half of 19th century
1950Demolished after WW2http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1277
GalantaGalanta Synagogue18991975Destroyed in the 1970s.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1278
MalackyMalacky Synagogue1886StandUsed as an art school
ModraModra Synagogue1902Stand
PezinokPezinok Synagogue18721958Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1324
RohožníkRohožník Synagogue1850StandToday warehouse
SenecSenec Synagogue1875
Last quarter of 19th century
StandIs empty
StupavaStupava Synagogue1803Stand
Svätý JurSvätý Jur Synagogue1790StandAlmost decay today
Záhorská VesZáhorská Ves Synagogue?1944Destroyed during WW II[1] http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1367

Trnavský kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Dunajská StredaDunajská Streda Adas-Israel Synagogue19271955Destroyed in the 1950s
Dunajská StredaDunajská Streda Great Synagogue18651955Destroyed in the 1950shttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1273
HlohovecHlohovec Synagogue18911960Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1281
HolíčHolíč Synagogue1750
Built in the 18th century
1950Destroyed after WWII
PiešťanyNeolog Synagogue Piešťany19041979Destroyed.
ŠamorínŠamorín Synagogue1912StandRenovated; Art gallery
SenicaSenica Synagogue18661988Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1353
SereďSereď Synagogue1925
Built in the 1920s
2001Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1354
TrnavaTrnava Orthodox Synagogue1892StandToday cafe and cultural center
TrnavaTrnava Status Quo Ante Synagogue1897StandToday art gallery and Judaica exhibition
Veľký MederVeľký Meder Synagogue1875
Built in the 1870s
1950Destroyed after WW IIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/3325
VrbovéVrbové Synagogue1883StandIs empty

Trenčiansky kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Bánovce nad BebravouBánovce nad Bebravou Synagogue1862StandToday Lutheran church
ČachticeČachtice Synagogue1830
In first half of 19th century
1955Destroyed.
LúkyLúky Synagogue18721945 Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1307
Nové Mesto nad VáhomNové Mesto nad Váhom Synagogue1815
First third of 19th century.
1955Destroyed.https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/13/47/641347e92fe14c2251c3e48731db82f2.jpg
Považská BystricaPovažská Bystrica Synagogue1893Standhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1329
PrievidzaPrievidza Synagogue18681980Destroyed.
PúchovPúchov Synagogue18681988Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1338
Trenčianska TepláTrenčianska Teplá Synagogue??Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1372
Trencianske TepliceTrencianske Teplice Synagogue18661950Destroyed after WWIIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1377
TrenčínTrenčín Old Synagogue17951913Razed when new synagogue was built.
TrenčínTrenčín Synagogue1913StandToday cultural center

Nitriansky kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BojnáBojná Synagogue1878
Before 1880.
Part used as bar. Up for sale in June 2020[2]
BošácaBošáca Synagogue1890
End of 19th century
?Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1256
DubníkDubník Synagogue??Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1271
HurbanovoHurbanovo Synagogue1880?Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1287
KolárovoKolárovo Synagogue1875
2nd half of 19th century
1950Destroyed after WWIIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1291
KomárnoKomárno Neolog Synagogue1863StandToday fitness center
KomárnoKomárno Synagogue1894Stand
KomárnoKomárno Former Synagogue1827StandSynagogue till 1863, today restaurant and bar
LeviceLevice Synagogue1853StandRenovated and since 2012 culture house
NitraNitra Synagogue1911StandUsed as a cultural center
Nitra-PárovceNitra-Párovce Synagogue1850
Built in 19th century
1975Destroyed in the 1970s
Nové ZámkyNové Zámky Neolog Synagogue1859
2nd half of 19th century
1945Heavily damaged during WWII and later razed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1322
Nové ZámkyNové Zámky Orthodox Synagogue1880StandUsed as a cultural center
PribetaPribeta Synagogue1850
in 19th century
1950Destroyed after WW IIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/3501
ŠahyŠahy Status Quo Ante Synagogue1852StandRenovated; Art gallery
ŠahyŠahy Orthodox Synagogue1929StandUnderwent reconstruction after WW II
ŠaľaŠaľa Synagogue18961965Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1345
ŠtúrovoŠtúrovo Synagogue1926StandStrongly altered after WW IIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1365
ŠuranyŠurany Synagogue1916StandToday museum, cultural center
TopoľčanyTopoľčany Synagogue1850
19th century
1950Destroyed after WW IIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1369
Veľké RipňanyVeľké Ripňany Synagogue1904[3] 1953[4] Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1399
VrábleVráble Synagogue18701989Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1390
ŽeliezovceŽeliezovce Synagogue??Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1404
Zlaté MoravceZlaté Moravce Synagogue1927StandIn 1951 changed to a gymhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1408

Žilinský kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BytčaBytča Synagogue1886StandIn a bad condition. To be renovated.
ČadcaČadca Synagogue18641972Demolishedhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1261
Dolný KubínDolný Kubín Synagogue1893StandStrongly altered, today cinema.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1268
Liptovský HrádokLiptovský Hrádok Synagogue1875
Second half of 19th century
1950Destroyed after WW II
Liptovský MikulášLiptovský Mikuláš Synagogue1846StandRenovated, used for exhibitions
MartinMartin Synagogue1884
last quarter of 19th century
1974Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1310
RužomberokRužomberok Synagogue1880StandToday culture house
SlanicaSlanica Synagogue1850
in 19th century
1950Destroyed around 1950
TrstenáTrstená Synagogue1839StandNow shops inside
TuranyTurany Synagogue1800[5] 1980Destroyed after 1980http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1382
Turčianske TepliceTurčianske Teplice Synagogue?1945Destroyed after 1945.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1363
TurzovkaTurzovka Synagogue1898
started 1895
?Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1383
TvrdošínTvrdošín Synagogue1895StandStrongly altered, night bar.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1384
VarínVarín Synagogue?1950Destroyed after WW IIhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1386
VeličnáVeličná Synagogue?1943Wooden synagogue.
VrútkyVrútky Synagogue1910 Stand
ŽilinaŽilina New Synagogue1931Stand1945–2010 used as a theater, concert hall and cinema; renovated from 2011
ŽilinaŽilina Old Synagogue18651928Demolished to give way for new synagogue.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1406

Banskobystrický kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica Synagogue18671983Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1251
Banská ŠtiavnicaBanská Štiavnica Synagogue1893StandRenovated
BreznoBrezno Synagogue1902StandBelonged to the neolog community.
DetvaDetva Synagogue?StandWidely rebuild; today a cinemahttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1270
FiľakovoFiľakovo Synagogue1873[6] 1950Damaged in 1944, demolished in 1950 or 1960.
HaličHalič Synagogue1872
2nd half of 19th century.
StandNow the church of the Lutheran congregation
Kokava nad RimavicouKokava nad Rimavicou Synagogue1900[7] StandNow cultural centre
KremnicaKremnica Synagogue18901944Destroyed during WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1296
LučenecLučenec Neolog Synagogue1925StandRenovated, cultural center
LučenecLučenec Old Neolog Synagogue18631923Razed to give way to new Neolog Synagogue.
LučenecLučenec Orthodox Synagogue18671969Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/3127
Rimavská SečRimavská Seč Orthodox Synagogue19001950Destroyed after WW IIhttps://collections.milev.hu/files/original/799689319a7a725194a856bf5d16c53e.jpg
Rimavská SobotaRimavská Sobota Orthodox Synagogue18681986Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1339
TornalaTornala Orthodox Synagogue18901989Destroyed after WW IIhttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/ac/a7/42/aca742dd9c000963936c0c131c721695.jpg
TornalaTornala Neolog Synagogue1927?StandNot in use.https://www.profirealitysabol.sk/unikatny-investicny-polyfunkcny-objekt-v-centre-tornale-byv-synagoga-5834
ZvolenZvolen Synagogue1895StandStrongly altered after WW II, not in use
Žiar nad HronomŽiar nad Hronom Synagogue1888StandReconstructed. Not in use.https://m.smedata.sk/api-media/media/image/sme/1/52/5200471/5200471.jpeg?rev=2

Prešovský kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BardejovBardejov Old Synagogue1836StandRenovated
BardejovChevra-Bikur-Cholim Synagogue1929StandInterior almost completely preserved
BrezovicaBrezovica Synagogue18701965Destroyed.
GiraltovceGiraltovce Synagogue1850
in 19th century.
1950Destroyed after WW II.
HumennéHumenné Old Synagogue1795
in the 1790s
1975Destroyed in the 1970s.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1283
HumennéHumenné New Synagogue19301975Destroyed in the 1970s.https://dbs.bh.org.il/place/humenne
HuncovceHuncovce Synagogue1825StandToday it is a textile storehouse.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1284
KapušanyKapušany Synagogue18911950Destroyed after WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1368
KežmarokKežmarok Synagogue1875
2nd half of 19th century.
1955Destroyed in the 1950s.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1289
KurimaKurima Synagogue1850
in 19th century.
1950Destroyedafter WW II.
LevočaLevoča Synagogue18991975Destroyed in the 1970s.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1300
LipanyLipany Synagogue1929StandFully altered and now office premises.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Hethars.jpg
ĽuboticeLubotice Synagogue1833Standnow used by Greek-Catholic church
PodolínecPodolínec Synagogue1885
in last quarter of 19th century.
1988Destroyed.
PrešovPrešov Neolog Synagogue1887StandUsed as a furniture store
PrešovPrešov Orthodox Synagogue1898Stand
PrešovPrešov Klaus Synagogue1935StandRented as an office by the Jewish community
RaslaviceRaslavice Synagogue1930
in 1930s.
StandExample of modern architecture in the interwar period. Today warehouse
SabinovSabinov Synagogue18641945[8] Burnt down by Germans in January 1945.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/3322
Spišské PodhradieSpišské Podhradie Synagogue1875StandToday culture house
Stará ĽubovňaStará Ľubovňa Synagogue1930
in the 1920s or 1930s.
1950Destroyed after WW II.
StropkovStropkov Synagogue18941985Destroyed in the 1980s.
Vranov nad TopľouVranov nad Topľou Synagogue19241982Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1391

Košický kraj

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
ČaňaČaňa Synagogue?StandNow used as a cinema and shop.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1264
GelnicaGelnica Synagogue1910
begin of 20th century.
1939Destroyed by local German populationhttp://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1279
KošiceKošice Status Quo Ante Synagogue18661958Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1295
KošiceKošice Orthodox Synagogue1899Stand
KošiceKošice Hassidic Synagogue1920Stand
KošiceKošice New Orthodox Synagogue1927Stand
KošiceKošice Neolog Synagogue1927StandNow Philharmonic
Kráľovský ChlmecKráľovský Chlmec Synagogue1850StandIs empty
KrompachyKrompachy Synagogue??Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2756#gallery/7ae0647eb864fc6fd5f8d1903353c939/1297
MichalovceMichalovce Synagogue18881976Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1311
PlešivecPlešivec Orthodox Synagogue19061950Destroyed after WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1328
PribeníkPribeník Synagogue1910
early 20th century
StandUsed for cultural purposes.
RožňavaRožňava Neolog Synagogue18931958Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8827#gallery/4788bdfca04a90ccd2446db45b316440/1342
SečovceSečovce Synagogue19041960Destroyed sometime after WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1349
SomotorSomotor Synagogue18901950Destroyed after WW II.
Spišská Nová VesSpišská Nová Ves Synagogue18991941Destroyed.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1360
TrebišovTrebišov Synagogue19051950Destroyed after WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1371
Veľké KapušanyVeľké Kapušany Synagogue18911950Destroyed after WW II.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8830#gallery/80c7f84364d58f9196e94cead5a42528/1388

Sources

Other literature

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Z%C3%A1horsk%C3%A1 Ves synagogue - Google Search.
  2. Web site: Another empty synagogue for sale — this time in a Slovak village, Bojna . 9 June 2020 .
  3. Book: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust: Seredina-Buda-Z. 9780814793787. Spector. Shmuel. Wigoder. Geoffrey. 2001.
  4. Web site: Veľké Ripňany: JRD potrebovalo stavebný materiál, zbúralo synagógu.
  5. Web site: Genealogy - Tourist Guide - Slovakia - Kosice - Bratislava - Guide to Travel Trip Hotel Info Roots Forum Church Birth Records of Slovakia.
  6. Web site: Jüdische Gemeinde - Fileck/Filakovo (Slowakei) . 2022-07-12 . 2021-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613084218/https://xn--jdische-gemeinden-22b.de/index.php/gemeinden/e-g/2447-fileck-filakovo-slowakei . dead .
  7. Web site: Synagogue in Kokava nad Rimavicou.
  8. Web site: V Sabinove si 75 rokov od deportácií Židov pripomenuli kajúcou tryznou.