Synagogue description and photo - Ukraine: Ivano-Frankivsk (Topic)

Synagogue description and photo - Ukraine: Ivano-Frankivsk. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The synagogue, or, as it is also called, Temple, was opened in Ivano-Frankivsk in 1899. The idea of building a synagogue came from the members of the Progress Society back in 1877, a year later they managed to secure the allocation of land for building. In 1895, the first stone was laid in the construction of the synagogue by Rabbi Isaac Horowitz, the Austrian architect Wilhelm Stassny was appointed the architect. The construction of the synagogue lasted four years. The doors of the synagogue were opened to parishioners on September 4, 1899, in the presence of not only the clergy, but also representatives of the local authorities.

The stone synagogue was built in the neo-Renaissance style, and the Moorish style also influenced its appearance. The main hall was able to accommodate up to 300 believers (seating). Initially, the corners of the synagogue were crowned with four domed towers decorated with the stars of David. The entrance to the synagogue was from the west. In the main hall along the perimeter there were galleries specially designated for women.

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