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Great Synagogue, Brussels

The Great Synagogue of Brussels, on Rue de la Regence, was completed in 1878. Photo © Jim Linwood. View all images in our Great Synagogue Photo Gallery.
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The Great Synagogue of Brussels, on Rue de la Regence, was completed in 1878.

A "stately Romanesque" building, the Great Synagogue was designed by Christian architect Desire DeKeyser.

The facade features a three-storied gabled midsection flanked by four-story towers.

This ornate building also houses several Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Consistoire and the Communaute Israelite de Bruxelles.

Brussels has over 20,000 Jewish inhabitants.


Quick Facts on the Great Synagogue

Site Information
Names:Great Synagogue; Great Synagogue, Brussels
City:Brussels
Country:Belgium
cat:Synagogues
Visitor and Contact Information
Location:Brussels, Belgium
Coordinates:50.838804° N, 4.355217° E  (view on Google Maps)
Lodging:View hotels near this location
Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

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Title:Great Synagogue, Brussels
Author:Holly Hayes
Last updated:09/24/2009
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