Makó Orthodox Synagogue

The Makó Orthodox Synagogue is the only standing synagogue in Makó, Hungary, and is the second largest Orthodox synagogue in the country. The synagogue was built in 1895 in a romantic style. At first it was used as a house of prayer, a fire pit, a caretaker's apartment. After the reconstruction of the Orthodox Synagogue, it was transformed into a winter prayer hall as it was heated.

Its facade is staggered, has a triple structure. There are two extensions to the facade, the choir driveway and the courtyard driveway. In front of it is a half-roof entrance. In the inner courtyard there is a memorial park with memorial plaques to the martyrs.

Inside, on a brick platform, stands the bima, or Torah reading table, surrounded by a wrought-iron lattice. The Torah platform was built on the east wall of the synagogue. The ornate painting on the wall shows the lions of Judah holding the stone tablets of Moses in their paws. Golden stars were painted on the ceiling to symbolize the sky. The interior of the building was later expanded with a double porch.

In 2000 with the support of the then Hungarian government, the local government of the city of Makó and MAZSIHISZ, as well as the donation of the faithful, the renovation started in the amount of HUF 80 million. The renovated building of the synagogue was handed over on March 10, 2002.

Visiting the synagogue is possible at a pre-arranged time, if needed ask the reception for help.

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