Audio Guide of the Novi Sad Synagogue

Generally, the synagogue is open for tourist visits from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, remaining closed on Mondays. Since it is actively used as a concert hall, I recommend checking in advance on the Novi Sad Tourism website in case there are rehearsals or private events.

Admission is not free, but it is very affordable at approximately 200 RSD (less than 2 euros), which goes toward the building's maintenance. If you are lucky enough to attend certain concerts or cultural events organized by the city, access to the event may include the visit.

The tourist visit is visually striking but fairly quick; about 30 to 45 minutes will be enough time to admire the architecture and the dome. It is the ideal length to listen to a good narration about its history while walking through the main hall.

It is a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau style, specifically the Hungarian Secession movement, designed by Lipót Baumhorn, and it is part of a protected historic complex together with the school and the Jewish community building. Today, beyond its memorial value, it is also recognized as one of the best concert halls in Serbia thanks to its exceptional acoustics.

For tourist visits, weekday mornings are ideal for enjoying the silence and the light streaming through the stained-glass windows. However, if you are looking for an unforgettable experience, try to plan your trip around an evening classical music concert.

The synagogue's main floor is accessible and level, allowing wheelchair entry through the main entrance. Keep in mind that access to the upper galleries, the former women's section, is via stairs.

Its location is central, so just a few minutes' walk away you will find Liberty Square and the impressive Name of Mary Church. You are also very close to Danube Park and, across the river, the unmissable Petrovaradin Fortress.

Do not limit yourself to looking at the walls; the real magic lies in the history of Novi Sad's Jewish community. Bring headphones to use an audio guide and, if it is summer, bring water, as the weather in the city can be hot and you will want to stay comfortable while exploring the surroundings.