Turku Synagogue, Art Nouveau synagogue in Turku, Finland.
The Turku Synagogue is a two-story structure at Brahenkatu 17 featuring a yellow-brick facade and a central domed cupola. The building displays Art Nouveau characteristics with Byzantine Revival influences in its architectural design.
The synagogue was completed and opened in 1912 by architects August Krook and Johan Eskil Hindersson. This occurred before Finland granted citizenship rights to Jewish residents, making the building an important marker of that historical moment.
The synagogue follows Ashkenazi traditions and serves as one of only two synagogues in Finland for the Jewish community here. It remains an active gathering place for religious observances and community events.
The building is located in District VII and remains accessible for religious services and cultural activities. Visitors should dress respectfully and check in advance if they wish to attend services or tour the interior.
The building was one of the first structures in Finland dedicated as a place of worship by a Jewish community. This early architecture reflects a time when Jewish presence in Finland was still relatively new and developing.
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