Spanish synagogue in the Czech Republic, Prague spa
Rating: 7,8/10 (166 votes)  The Spanish synagogue, located in the Jewish Quarter in Prague, was erected in 1868 on the site of an old Jewish prayer house. Today the Spanish Synagogue is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful synagogues in Prague. The architecture of the building contains several different styles and traditions. The synagogue was designed by the architect Ignaz Ulman Veytekhon. The construction was carried out in the Moorish style. On three sides of the building there are small galleries on metal structures, which completely open to the nave. The interior of the synagogue is decorated with a stucco arabesque, stylized in Islamic motives, which also adorns the walls, gallery balustrades and doors. We also recommend reading Klaus synagogue in the Czech Republic, Prague spa Topic: Spanish synagogue in the Czech Republic, Prague spa. |
