Synagogue in Čáslav

The synagogue features a neo-Moorish architectural style with rounded pediment and meticulously crafted painted-wood interior designed by Wilhelm Stiassny in 1899.

After serving the Jewish community until 1939, the building functioned as a warehouse during World War II and later became a municipal art gallery in the 1960s.

The synagogue stands as a testament to the Jewish heritage of Čáslav, where the community flourished following their emancipation in the mid-19th century.

The building underwent extensive renovations after 1994 when ownership transferred from Čáslav City Council to Prague's Jewish community through property restitution claims.

Original architectural elements remain intact, including the ceiling decorations in the central nave, supporting beams, stuccoed capitals, and exterior façade details.

Location: Nové Město

Architects: Wilhelm Stiassny

Address: Masarykova 111

GPS coordinates: 49.91270,15.39280

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:26