Great Synagogue

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Great Synagogue, Jewish temple in Sydney, Australia

The Great Synagogue features a combination of Gothic, Romanesque, Byzantine, and Arabic architectural styles, creating a distinct religious structure in Sydney's center.

Architect Thomas Roe completed this religious building in 1878, incorporating various architectural influences to establish a central Jewish worship space in Australia.

This synagogue maintains traditional Jewish ceremonies and religious services while hosting interfaith events that promote understanding between different communities in Sydney.

The synagogue accommodates 1600 people and offers scheduled tours for visitors interested in learning about its architecture and role in Jewish traditions.

The structure extends from Elizabeth Street to Castlereagh Street, facing Hyde Park, and stands as the largest synagogue in New South Wales.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1874

Architects: Thomas Roe

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival architecture, Byzantine Revival architecture, Moorish Revival architecture

Capacity: 1600

Address: 187a Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Austrálie

Website: http://greatsynagogue.org.au

GPS coordinates: -33.87265,151.20947

Latest update: May 18, 2025 16:46

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