Reg.Nr. HA-2004/HU/04

The Synagogue, Mád

Restoration and reconstruction of a baroque synagogue (1795) to preserve a unique monument, create a memorial and establish a new cultural community centre. This is one of the oldest synagogues in Hungary and the only one whose lavishly ornamented 18th century interior has ...
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Project details

Title:The Synagogue, Mád
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Diploma
Country: Hungary
Town: Mád, Tokaj Hegyalja Region
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Synagogue
Actual use:Holocaust memorial, cultural community centre
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Péter Wirth, Architect
The Jury's citation: For the scientifically founded restoration and reconstruction of the badly damaged structure and rich interior decoration of a dilapidated synagogue that had lost its community.
GPS:48°11'46.1"N 21°16'39.0"E
Web, Links:

www.wmf.org/project/m%C3%A1d-synagogue

Description:
Restoration and reconstruction of a baroque synagogue (1795) to preserve a unique monument, create a memorial and establish a new cultural community centre. This is one of the oldest synagogues in Hungary and the only one whose lavishly ornamented 18th century interior has survived in its original form. The principal tasks were to uncover, fix and reconstruct the paintings of the ceiling, the structure of the Bima and the Torah-Shrine; the restoration of the damaged stone structures; as well as the design and replacement of the missing interior furniture.