The orthodox synagogue was built in Prešov in 1897 – 1898 by the Koláček & Wirth construction company. The exterior presents smooth facades and slender segmented windows and the imposing interior shows rich wall painting decorations in oriental style. The ark used for storing the rolls of Torah is located on the eastern side, while the central part is dominated by an elevated place and a liturgical table used while reading the Torah. Not only the synagogue itself but also the Bárkány collection of Judaica may be seen, placed on the upper floor and administered by the Slovak National Museum Jewish Culture Department in Bratislava. The collection also includes historical items from the original Jewish Museum that was established in Prešov in 1928.
Synagogue and cemetery in Spisske Podhradie
It was built in 1875 in late gothic style with the elements inspired by the oriental architecture. Because of fire, it was repaired in 1905-1906. The synagogue is a simple building with Moorish elements. It served to a small group of orthodox believers, it represents a typical example of the 19th century provincial synagogical architecture. Women´s gallery standing on six cast-iron columns, sanctuary (aron hakodesh) and an original rich Moorish ceiling painting are still well-preserved in the interior. The synagogue has been reconstructed for several years but it is continuously used for various cultural events. After the reconstruction it is aimed to make it a permanent exhibition of masterpieces from the Museum of Jewish Culture in Bratislava in women´s gallery.
Cemetery in Spisska Nova Ves
- memento for those who are not with us anymore
Historical sources says that Jews of Spišská Nová Ves were initially buried in the main town cemetery. Later a Jewish cemetery was built that is located in the eastern part of the town near the railway line. The oldest grave dates back to 1880 and the youngest one is from 1955. According to the latest listing, the length of the cemetery is 125 m and its width is 20 m. 280 tombstones have been preserved.
The Jewish cemetery is the last surviving monument of Jewish culture in the town. In 2010 it was included among the monuments on the Slovak Jewish Heritage Route which is part of the European Route of the Jewish Heritage Route.
Category: Day trip, Duration 9 -10 hours, Condition: Very Easy. Regular trip. Jewish heritage trip. Date: Every Thursday
Schedule:
Pick up from the hotels:
08.15 Moldavska road
08.25 Mäsiarska street
08.30 Juzna trieda
08.40 Puskinova/Mlynska street
08.45 Tyrsovo nabrezie
08.55 Dolny Bankov
Tour:
09.40 - 10.40 Synagogue in Presov
11.20 - 12.20 Synagogue and cemetery in Spisske Podhradie
13.00 - 14.00 lunch
14.45-15.30 Jewish cemetery in Spisska Nova Ves
16.30- 17.10 drop off in the hotel in Kosice
*if your address is not mentioned in the list be sure that pick up and drop off includes all location in Kosice I, Kosice II, Kosice III, Kosice IV. Be sure that you filled to order form accurate address or name of pick up/ drop off location
Price: 57,- Eur minimum 4 persons
Price includes: Driver/guide, transfer, 12 Eur 2-course lunch, parking, highway fee, 15 eur entrances to synagogues, cemetery. Tip in the sites and restaurant.
Price not includes: drinks, personal costs, tip to the guide/driver.
