Fabric Synagogue
About Fabric Synagogue
The Fabric Synagogue, also called the New Synagogue, stands on Strada Ion Luca Caragiale, at no. 2, in Timișoara's Fabric district. It was designed by the architect Lipót Baumhorn, built by Josef Kremer between 1897 and 1899 and inaugurated on 3 September 1899. It is called "new" because it replaced an older synagogue in the district.
Services stopped in 1985, when most of the community had left. For almost four decades the building stood unused, fell into disrepair and was vandalised several times. In 2022 it joined the World Monuments Watch programme, and since October 2023 it has been administered by the municipality of Timișoara for 49 years; the Jewish community remains the owner.
What you can see
The building has a square plan and a central dome on an octagonal drum, visible from the surrounding streets too. The style is eclectic, with Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance elements. The façade is polychrome: exposed red brick alternating with rendered masonry, an arcade frieze, stone ornaments, a large rose window under the central arch and a Hebrew inscription above it. Two small towers with domes frame the main façade.
Good to know
The building is not open to visitors; it can be seen from the street. The safety works have stabilised the structure and protected the stained-glass windows, and the project to give it a new use as a cultural and community space, which also covers the neighbouring prayer house and the courtyard, is being prepared.
Information verified on 29 October 2026.
- The main façade, with the large rose window under the central arch and the Hebrew inscription.
- The central dome on an octagonal drum, rising above the surrounding roofs.
- The exposed red brick, the arcade frieze and the stone ornaments.
- The two small domed towers on the sides of the façade.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the synagogue is in the Fabric district, ~4.2 km (~7 minutes) from Gara de Nord and ~1.6 km (~3 minutes) from Piața Unirii. The Cetate Synagogue is also nearby, ~2.3 km (~4 minutes) away. The surrounding streets have paid parking.
Public transport: from the centre and from Gara de Nord you can reach Fabric by the city's public transport, and the last stretch is on foot.
- Where to park
Parking is paid, on the streets around the building; spaces are usually easy to find outside peak hours.
- Rules
It is a monument under works: look at it from the street, without entering the courtyard or touching the walls.
Frequently asked questions about Fabric Synagogue
How much is a ticket to Fabric Synagogue?
Admission to Fabric Synagogue is free (exterior only).
How long does a visit to Fabric Synagogue take?
A visit to Fabric Synagogue takes about 10 min (exterior only).
Can you visit Fabric Synagogue with kids?
Yes, Fabric Synagogue is suitable for children (a short stop on the street).
Where can I park at Fabric Synagogue?
There is paid parking at Fabric Synagogue (on the surrounding streets, paid). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Fabric Synagogue?
Fabric Synagogue is located at Strada Ion Luca Caragiale 2, Timișoara, Timiș County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Fabric Synagogue?
The best season for Fabric Synagogue: All year round (all year).
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