Sarajevo Synagogue, Ashkenazi synagogue in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Description
Sarajevo Synagogue is an Ashkenazi synagogue in Stari Grad built with Moorish Revival style, featuring large arches and painted ornaments throughout. The interior spans two floors with an elevated decorated ceiling and architectural details that draw the eye upward.
History
Built in 1902 by architect Karel Parik during the Austro-Hungarian period, the building became the only functioning Jewish house of worship in Sarajevo today. Its construction marked an important moment for the growing Jewish population of the city at that time.
Culture
The synagogue serves as the center where the Jewish community gathers for religious ceremonies and celebrations. It reflects both local building traditions and Jewish practices, making it a meeting point for the faithful.
Practical
The synagogue sits near the Miljacka River in central Sarajevo and is easy to locate in the old town area. Regular worship services following Ashkenazi traditions are held here, so check ahead if you plan to observe one.
Did you know?
A stone menorah at the entrance marks four centuries of Jewish presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, greeting visitors as they arrive. Inside, a ten-pointed star pattern decorates the ceiling, showing the careful craftsmanship that went into the original construction.
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