New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice) at a Glance
About New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)
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.
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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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 26 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 25 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 0° - 9° | 2° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 15° | 8° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 41 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 33 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
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.