Maribor Synagogue Synagogue
Historic Maribor synagogue reflecting local Jewish heritage
A medieval synagogue in Maribor's Old Town that survives as a marker of local Jewish heritage. Visitors view its exterior, exhibitions and nearby historic streets.
Maribor Synagogue at a Glance#
Address: Maribor Synagogue, Old Town, Maribor, Slovenia
About Maribor Synagogue#
The Maribor Synagogue is a medieval synagogue located in the old town of Maribor in northeastern Slovenia. The building survives as one of the town’s historic Jewish sites and has been used for exhibitions and cultural events.
Architectural features of the synagogue reflect its medieval origins; the building is situated within Maribor’s historic centre and is part of the city’s preserved heritage properties.
The synagogue stands in central Maribor and is accessible from the city’s pedestrian historic core.
How to Get to Maribor Synagogue#
The Maribor Synagogue sits in Maribor’s Old Town. From Maribor main railway and bus station it is an easy 1-1.5 km walk (roughly 10-20 minutes) into the historic centre where the synagogue is located; taxis and short local bus rides are also available from the station.
If coming from Ljubljana, Maribor is on the A1 motorway roughly 130 km to the northeast (about 1.5 hours by car), and frequent intercity trains and buses run between the two cities.
Tips for Visiting Maribor Synagogue#
- Confirm opening hours before visiting-the Maribor Synagogue is a small cultural/museum site and can be closed outside scheduled hours or for events.
- Combine the visit with a short walk of Maribor's old town; the synagogue is in the compact pedestrian centre so you can see other Jewish and medieval heritage sites in one stop.
Best Time to Visit Maribor Synagogue#
For a calm visit to the indoor synagogue site, choose shoulder seasons or winter weekdays to avoid summer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Maribor Synagogue#
Maribor Synagogue's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1049 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 43 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 49 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 15° | 9° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 93 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 8° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 66 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
