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Great Synagogue, Plzen
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The Great Synagogue (Velká Synagoga) of Plzen (Pilsen) is one of the largest synagogues in the world.
History
Plzen's Great Synagogue was built in 1892 when the Jewish community in the city numbered as many as 2,000. It now numbers only in the hundreds.
What to See
A painstaking restoration project has brought back the pink-hued, Moorish-style synagogue's beauty and is well worth visiting.
Quick Facts on the Great Synagogue
| Site Information | |
| Names: | Great Synagogue; Great Synagogue, Plzen; Synagoga; Velká |
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| City: | Plzen |
| Country: | Czech Republic |
| cat: | Synagogues |
| faith: | Judaism |
| feat: | Largest |
| style: | Moorish; Neo-Romanesque |
| Dates: | 1892 |
| Status: | active |
| Visitor and Contact Information | |
| Address: | Sady petatricátníku, Plzen, Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 49.746710° N, 13.372711° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Lodging: | View hotels near this location |
Map of the Great Synagogue
Below is a location map and aerial view of the Great Synagogue. Using the buttons on the left (or the wheel on your mouse), you can zoom in for a closer look, or zoom out to get your bearings. To move around, click and drag the map with your mouse.
References
- Plzen: Attractions - Frommer's Czech Republic
- Synagogue Rededicated in Pilsen, Czech Republic - Jewish Heritage Report
- Virtual 360° Tour of the Great Synagogue - Virtual Travel
More Information
- Great Synagogue, Plzen - Go Historic
- Photos of Great Synagogue - here on Sacred Destinations
Article Info
| Title: | Great Synagogue, Plzen |
|---|---|
| Author: | Holly Hayes |
| Last updated: | 10/25/2009 |
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