Synagogue of Basel, Synagogue with twin domes in Basel, Switzerland
The Great Synagogue features neo-Byzantine architecture with two golden domes, black and ivory diamond-shaped tiles, and intricate stained-glass windows throughout the building.
Built in 1868 by architect Hermann Rudolf Gauss, the synagogue received its second dome in 1892 during an expansion project led by Paul Reber.
The synagogue holds significant importance as a Swiss cultural property, serving as the primary house of worship for Basel's Ashkenazi Israelite community.
The Jewish Museum of Switzerland conducts public guided tours every first Sunday at 3 PM, while group visits can be arranged from Monday through Thursday.
The interior walls display restored stencil paintings and ornamentations from the 1892 expansion, incorporating Moorish elements and Byzantine structural designs.
Location: Basel
Location: Basel-Stadt
Address: Eulerstrasse 2
GPS coordinates: 47.55440,7.58250
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:01
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