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World-famous German architect Peter Behrens designed this functionalist synagogue in the 1930s. It lost its function after WW2 and today it serves as an exhibition centre while being faithfully restored.
The New Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the Neological Synagogue or Neolog Synagogue, is a former Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Žilina, Slovakia.
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One of the most beautiful art nouveau palaces in Slovakia built in 1907. Guided tours are available.
Roman Catholic church from the 18th century built by the Franciscan Order.
Katolícky dom
A neoclassicist house on the edge of the city centre. It was the site of the declaration of autonomy of Slovakia within Czechoslovakia made in 1938. Today it serves as a secondary school.
Roman Catholic church from the 18th century on Mariánske námestie, the town main square. Locals call it the "Orphans‘ Church" (Sirotár)
concert hall
Weekly classical performances by the State Chamber Orchestra Žilina. Tickets at navstevnik.sk
Dom umenia Fatra
A picturesque art nouveau building near the main square, also known as Grand Bio Universum. Seat of the Slovak Sinfonietta, a professional chamber orchestra.