Hobart Synagogue, Religious building in Hobart, Australia.
The Hobart Synagogue features Egyptian Revival architecture with trapezoidal windows and lotus-topped columns at its location on Argyle Street.
Built in 1845 by architect James Thomson, this synagogue emerged from the garden of former convict Judah Solomon to serve the growing Jewish population.
The synagogue includes designated seating areas with hard benches where Jewish convicts attended services under guard during the colonial period.
The religious center maintains both Orthodox and Progressive services for Tasmania's Jewish community of 376 people as recorded in 2021.
This structure stands as the oldest synagogue building in Australia and represents one of the few remaining Egyptian Revival religious buildings worldwide.
Location: Tasmania
Location: City of Hobart
Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture
Address: 59 Argyle Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Website: http://hobartsynagogue.org
GPS coordinates: -42.87990,147.32800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:10
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