Synagogue, Religious building in New City North, Switzerland
The synagogue features a prominent neo-Oriental architectural design with geometric patterns, decorative elements, and large arched windows spanning three floors.
The Jewish community of Biel established this synagogue in 1883, following decades of growth from the first Jewish settlers who arrived from Alsace in 1837.
The synagogue stands as a testament to Jewish religious freedom in Switzerland, marking a period when the canton of Bern granted full citizenship rights to Jewish residents.
The building contains separate prayer sections for men and women, with the women's gallery located on the upper floor according to Orthodox Jewish customs.
The interior maintains its original 19th-century painted decorations, including ceiling murals and ornamental patterns that reflect the Swiss interpretation of Moorish design.
Location: Bienne
Inception: 1882
Architectural style: historicism
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)
GPS coordinates: 47.13913,7.24323
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:12
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