Kitajeŭskaja Synagogue, Jewish religious monument in central Minsk, Belarus
The Kitajeŭskaja Synagogue displays late 19th-century religious architecture with detailed structural elements and traditional Jewish design patterns throughout its exterior and interior.
Built in 1874, this synagogue witnessed the growth of the Jewish community in Minsk, where the population reached 47,560 members by 1897, representing 52% of the city.
The synagogue stands as evidence of Jewish religious life in Belarus, reflecting the traditions of Mitnaggedim communities who maintained Orthodox rationalist beliefs in northern regions.
Located near the former Jewish quarter of Minsk, the synagogue holds protected status as a cultural heritage site of Belarus, requiring specific permissions for visits.
The building survived the devastation of World War II when the Minsk ghetto, the largest in occupied Europe, contained over 100,000 Jews between 1941 and 1943.
Location: Minsk
Inception: 1874
GPS coordinates: 53.90823,27.55636
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:17
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