Great Synagogue, Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Great Synagogue is a Jewish house of worship in central Tbilisi that combines Moorish and Romanesque architectural features. The building is designed to accommodate prayer services and religious ceremonies, with a ritual bath located inside for ceremonial use.
Construction began in 1904 after Jewish residents from Akhaltsikhe demolished their previous prayer house, which had become unsafe. The synagogue was built as the community sought a new, solid place to practice their faith.
The synagogue serves as a gathering place where the Georgian Jewish community comes together for prayer and celebration of religious holidays. The space holds the customs and traditions that have shaped the life of Jewish families in this city over many generations.
The building is located on Kote Afkhazi Street near the city center and can be explored on foot. Visitors should remember this is an active place of worship, so appropriate dress and respectful behavior are important.
The interior contains recently restored gold and blue frescoes that show how Georgian and Jewish artistic traditions merged together. These wall decorations tell the story of a rare cultural connection found in few other places.
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