This historic synagogue truly stands out in in the city center of Timisoara. We were lucky enough when passing by that they were doing some restoration work and let us view it for a few minutes from inside. It seems frozen in time since WW2 and glad to see they are taking some efforts to preserve this part of Romanian history.

Built somewhere between 1838 and 1841 the Synagogue of "Fabric" is an architectural piece that deserve a much better faith than its current state of degradation. Built in Neo-Moorish style , with the majority of its decoration eaten away by the unforgiving teeth of time, it was opened in 1899 in its current form - the original temple has been modified and adjusted based on the designs of the architect Leopold Baumhorn. Unfortunately, after the War the Jewish community emigrated massively from Timisoara and the building fell into oblivion. Currently it is still standing - reminding the visitors of its former glory - and can only be seen from the outside. The entrance is closed and locked and if it will not enter into a refurbishment process I'm afraid that this architectural masterpiece of the city will become a pile of rubble. Hence , if you are in the area check it out, it is well worth visiting.