Subotica Synagogue running for 'The 7 Most Endangered'

THE HAGUE/LUXEMBOURG/BELGRADE - The Subotica Synagogue made it through to the list of eleven cultural and historical monuments and sites which Europa Nostra and Institute of Europe Investment Bank included in the shortlist for the programme 'The 7 Most Endangered' for 2014.

The endangered monuments selected by international experts include the Subotica Synagogue, the Roman archaeological site in Macedonia, mediaeval monastery in Armenia, two historical districts in Kastoria, Greece, the citadel in Italy from the 18th century, the stage equipment from the 19th century Belgium theatre and the complex of houses built in the 20th century Russia.

Some of the monuments are in jeopardy because of the lack of funds or expertise, while others are endangered because of neglect or inadequately planned development, states the release issued by Europa Nostra as the leading European heritage organisation.

The declaration of nominations coincides with opening of the conference 'Heritage First! Towards a common approach for a sustainable Europe' in Athens within the Greek presidency over the EU.

The final list of seven most vulnerable monuments will be released at the European Heritage Congress in Vienna on May 5.

The Jakab and Komor Square Synagogue in Subotica, built in 1901-1902, is one of the finest surviving pieces of religious architecture in the art nouveau style.

The synagogue was designated a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990, and it is protected by the Republic of Serbia.

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