New Synagogue, Žilina
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Facts and practical information
The New Synagogue of Žilina, Slovakia, was constructed between 1928 and 1931 to the designs of the German modernist architect Peter Behrens. It is sometimes referred to as the Neological or Neolog Synagogue, as it housed the Neolog congregation of the town. Completed eight years before World War II, which almost obliterated the Jewish population of Slovakia, it has been called "the last Slovak synagogue". Having been used for other purposes after WW2, it was restored 2011-17 to become an arts centre. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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Bus
- Calculate routeHurbanova 5 min walk
- Calculate routePolícia 6 min walk
- Calculate routeHálkova 11 min walk
- Calculate routeŽilina 13 min walk
- Calculate routeŽilina-Záriečie 13 min walk
- Calculate routeŽilina 13 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to New Synagogue?
Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Cathedral, Žilina (5 min walk), University of Žilina, Žilina (7 min walk), Rondel, Žilina (14 min walk), Church of Saint Stephen the King, Žilina (19 min walk).
How to get to New Synagogue by public transport?
The nearest stations to New Synagogue:
Trolleybus
Train
Bus
Trolleybus
- Hurbanova • Lines: 1, 14, 3, 4 (5 min walk)
- Polícia • Lines: 1, 14, 3, 4 (6 min walk)
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- Žilina (13 min walk)
- Žilina-Záriečie (13 min walk)
Bus
- Žilina (13 min walk)
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