New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)
Monument Historic synagogue and Jewish community center in Košice
Košice’s New Orthodox Synagogue, dating to the early 20th century, displays historic synagogue architecture; visitors examine its façade and interior when open, attend services and pair visits with nearby Jewish heritage sites.
The New Orthodox Synagogue in Košice is an early 20th-century Jewish house of worship located in the city of Košice, in eastern Slovakia. It was built to serve the Orthodox Jewish community and is part of the city’s architectural heritage.
Architecturally the synagogue incorporates features common to synagogues of its period, with a prayer hall arranged for Orthodox ritual practice and a street-facing facade integrated into the urban block. The building has also been used for community and cultural purposes at different times.
Constructed in the early decades of the 20th century, the synagogue reflects the presence and organization of a Jewish community in Košice prior to World War II and the disruptions that followed. Conservation and reuse efforts have addressed its maintenance in the postwar period.
The synagogue stands within Košice’s urban area in the Košice Region; it is reachable on foot from the city’s central streets and public-transport stops.
- Urban setting: The building reflects early 20th-century synagogue architecture and sits among Košice's urban streets rather than in an isolated synagogue quarter.
How to Get to New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice) #
The synagogue is in Košice’s historic centre; from Hlavná ulica (Main Street) it’s a short walk. Local signage and tourist maps in the city direct visitors toward the Jewish heritage sites.
Tips for Visiting New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice) #
- Check whether guided visits are available-local Jewish heritage groups sometimes run insightful tours.
- Look for commemorative plaques and Yiddish/Hebrew inscriptions on the facade.
- Pair the synagogue visit with a walk through Košice's Jewish quarter to see other memorials and small museums.
Best Time to Visit New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice) #
Best visited in spring or autumn when the city is pleasant for walking and guided tours are more likely.
Weather & Climate near New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice) #
New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
