Great Synagogue, Plzen
View of the Great Synagogue from above. Photo
Ma Rui. 
Facade of the Great Synagogue. Photo
Norbert Aepli.
Street view of the Great Synagogue. Photo licensed under GFDL.
Location map and aerial view of Great Synagogue. For a larger interactive view, see our Plzen Map.
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
Site Information |
| Names: | Great Synagogue; Velká Synagoga |
| Location: | Plzen, Czech Republic |
| Category: | Synagogues |
| Faith: | Judaism |
| Status: | active |
| Date: | 1892 |
| Architecture: | Moorish, Neo-Romanesque |
| Size: | Height: 45m |
| Features: | Largest |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 49.74671° N, 13.372711° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | Sady petatricátníku, Plzen, Czech Republic |
Note: This information was accurate when 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.
Travel Resources
- Plzen Map - our detailed interactive map of Plzen, plus hand-picked links to more
- Plzen Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, then book at the guaranteed lowest rate
- Plzen Hostels - reserve budget lodgings with no booking fees
- Plzen Travel Forum - tips, answers and advice on Plzen tourism
Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
- Plzen: Attractions - Frommer's Czech Republic
- Synagogue Rededicated in Pilsen, Czech Republic - Jewish Heritage Report
- Virtual 360° Tour of the Great Synagogue - Virtual Travel
Article last updated: 10/25/2009.
