Former Synagogue in Kutná Hora, Gebäude in Kutná Hora, Tschechien
The Former Synagogue in Kutná Hora is a cultural monument built in 1902 with Art Nouveau decorative elements. The building has largely lost its original ornamental details and appears simpler today than when it was first constructed.
The synagogue was built in 1902 and served the Jewish community until World War II. During Nazi occupation, the building was repurposed as a pipe organ factory before being taken over by the Hussite Church in 1947.
The synagogue stands in a town with deep mining heritage and serves as a reminder of the Jewish community that once thrived there. Today, the building and its memorial plaque are visible signs of a community that shaped the town's past.
The monument is located in the town center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the memorial plaque from the outside, even though the building itself is not regularly open to the public.
During the war, the building was converted to manufacture pipe organs, an unusual chapter in its story. This industrial use left traces that contrast sharply with the sacred past of the space.
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