Zion Neolog Synagogue
Sinagoga Neologă Sion
A Moorish Revival synagogue on the banks of the Crișul Repede River. It has been restored and reopened as a cultural center, and its dome and stained glass are fine.
The Zion Synagogue was completed in 1878 and is one of the largest synagogues in Romania. Its cube-shaped main body is topped by a huge dome. After restoration, the Moorish-style interior paintings, stained-glass windows, and organ loft look renewed. During the Second World War, tens of thousands of Jews from the city were deported to Auschwitz, and the synagogue houses a memorial exhibition. It now operates as a cultural center and frequently hosts concerts and exhibitions. Tickets cost about 15 lei.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Darvas-La Roche House
- Black Eagle Palace
- Queen Marie State Theatre & Ferdinand Square
- St. Ladislaus Church
- Church with the Moon
- Union Square
- Ady Endre Memorial Museum
- Oradea City Hall & Tower