Great Synagogue, Plzeň

The Great Synagogue (Velká Synagoga) of Plzen (Pilsen) is one of the largest synagogues in the world.

History of the Great Synagogue

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 at the Great Synagogue

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 · Synagoga · Velká
Country:	Czech Republic
Categories:	synagogues
Styles:	Romanesque Revival; Moorish
Dates:	1892
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	49.746710° N, 13.372711° E
Address:	Sady petatricátníku Plzeň, Czech Republic
Lodging:	View hotels near the Great Synagogue

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

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

Photos of the Great Synagogue - here on Sacred Destinations

Map of the Great Synagogue, Plzeň

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.