Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue

The Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue is a Jewish house of worship featuring four domes and brick construction along Horea Street. The building combines Moorish Revival design with neoclassical interior elements throughout its spaces.

The Jewish congregation founded its first house of prayer in 1849, which was replaced by the current structure built between 1886 and 1887 by architect Izidor Hegner. The building has survived major historical upheavals and continues to serve the community.

The synagogue functions as a place of worship and remembrance for the Jewish community, honoring those lost during the Holocaust in Cluj-Napoca. Visitors can observe how the building remains central to the religious and communal life of the city today.

The synagogue is centrally located in Cluj-Napoca and accessible on foot from the city center. As an active place of worship, visiting hours and accessibility may vary depending on religious observances and events.

Of the five synagogues that existed in Cluj-Napoca before World War II, this is the only one still functioning and in active use today. This continuity reflects how the Jewish presence in the city has endured and remained rooted despite historical disruptions.

Location: Cluj-Napoca

Location: Cluj County

Inception: 1887

Architectural style: Neo-Mudéjar

Address: Str. Horea 21-23, municipiul Cluj-Napoca

GPS coordinates: 46.77718,23.58651

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43