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Synagogue · Maribor, Podravska
Maribor Synagogue
A 14th-century Gothic synagogue on the old Jewish street, next to Lent, one of the oldest preserved in Europe. It functions as a centre for Jewish cultural heritage, with exhibitions and events.
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About Maribor Synagogue
Maribor’s synagogue is on Židovska ulica, the Jewish street, in what was the medieval Jewish quarter, just above the Lent riverside. The Gothic building was completed in the 14th century and is considered one of the oldest preserved medieval synagogues in Europe. Maribor’s Jewish community was among the most important in the Eastern Alpine region.
In 1497 Jews were expelled from Styria, and in 1501 the synagogue was converted into a Catholic church dedicated to All Saints. Later it served as storage and housing. From the late 20th century the building was restored and in 2011 became home to the Jewish Cultural Heritage Centre Synagogue Maribor, a public institution. In 2015 it was declared a cultural monument of national importance.
The interior hosts exhibitions, concerts, lectures and literary events. In front of it, the first Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) installed in Slovenia commemorate Maribor Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Beside the synagogue stands the Jewish Tower, part of the old city walls.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About half an hour.
Best time
On weekdays, when the centre is usually open. Confirm opening hours and exhibition schedules before you go.
How to get there
It is on Židovska ulica in the centre of Maribor, a few steps from Lent and the Water Tower.
Tip
Combine the visit with a walk along Lent: the synagogue is midway between the Stara trta and the Water Tower.
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Frequently asked questions about Maribor Synagogue
How old is the Maribor synagogue?
From the 14th century. It is considered one of the oldest preserved medieval synagogues in Europe.
Is the Maribor synagogue still used for worship?
No. It is a centre of Jewish cultural heritage, with exhibitions and cultural events.
Where is the Maribor synagogue located?
On Židovska ulica, the old Jewish street, in the city centre, next to the Lent district.