Synagogue bimah side view (2021) Fotografia da Dejan Travica

When visited Subotica, a beautiful city in the north of Serbia in the province of Vojvodina, full of architectural, cultural and religious sights, I could not miss this magnificent sacral building. I went inside and was immediately delighted with the sight. I took the camera and of course, took photos because it is allowed inside the Synagogue. This is a side view of the central altar, Bima, also: Bimah, from the Greek word Βημα, the central place in the synagogue from where it is read from the Torah during worship. Unfortunately, I couldn't step on stage because it's not allowed, but I think that you can see all that splendor and glow even like this.

The synagogue in Subotica is one of the largest in the world. It is the second largest in Europe and fifth in the world. In addition, it is certainly one of the most beautiful.
It was built in 1902 in Art Nouveau style by the project of Budapest architects Marcell Komor and Dezso Jakab, associate architect Ödön Lechner, the creator of the Hungarian Secession. In 1974 it was declared as a cultural monument of exceptional importance. Most of the Jews of Subotica lost their lives in the Holocaust, so that today, among other things, it is a memory of them.

The synagogue is one of the most valuable achievements of these Central European kinds of religious architecture. It is characterized by bold and modern architectural designs, stained glass ornaments and stylization taken from Hungarian folklore, such as the stylized petals of roses, lilies and carnations and peacock feathers.

In the four smaller domes, symbolizing the four corners of the world, rests a large central dome, symbolizing the universe. The dome over the central part is enriched with constructive innovation, so it rests on the iron structure, which is carried by eight iron pillars.

Three entrance doors leading to the narthex, above which is a space for women, and four staircases leading to the gallery. In addressing the facades, we notice three horizontal belts: the first belt of the entrance portals and the horizontal apse around them; the second - in which there is a pediment with the main stained glass window, and in the corners two lower towers; third - a drum dome with a double dome. Bricks and painted Zsolnai ceramics with decorated ornaments based on Hungarian folk motifs were used ....
it is certainly one of the most beautiful sacral buildings in this region and you should definitely visit it if you ever come to Serbia and Subotica.

From the collection of Sacral Objects and Cathedrals. Subotica, Vojvodina, Serbia.

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