Subotica Synagogue
Subotica, Serbia
Tulips, peacock feathers, and pastel pews greet visitors to Subotica Synagogue, an exuberant example of art nouveau design built in 1902.
Interior
The ceramic-studded interior of Subotica Synagogue is meant to evoke the biblical tabernacle in the wilderness and could seat up to 1,600 worshipers.
After the Holocaust decimated the city’s Jewish population, Subotica’s small surviving congregation was unable to sustain the large building, and decades of economic hardship gradually took their toll.
Our Work
Restoration Efforts
Beginning in 1996, WMF included Subotica Synagogue on the Watch four times, kicking off almost two decades of restoration efforts. Today, the grand synagogue is a popular musical venue and visitor attraction, helping to energize the region’s tourism sector and highlight the history of Subotica’s Jewish community.
Click on the image block to read more about our work at this site.
Subotica Synagogue
Related Projects
Tbilisi Synagogue
Pinkas Synagogue
Boskovice Synagogue
Our Supporters
World Monuments Fund’s work at Subotica Synagogue has been made possible, in part, by support from WMF's Jewish Heritage Program, the David Berg Foundation, and the Rothschild Foundation.