Synagogue of Cuneo, Baroque synagogue in Cuneo, Italy

The Synagogue of Cuneo is a baroque prayer hall in the city of Cuneo with grey walls and gold-colored accents throughout. The main prayer room features Hebrew inscriptions carved into the detailed cornicing that runs along the upper walls.

The synagogue was built in 1611 inside the newly established ghetto. It was completely renovated in 1884 after Emancipation, gaining its monumental facade. Two plaques remain from the old building: one records the 1611 dedication, the other the 1799 "Purim of the bomb", when a cannonball entered during a service without causing casualties.

The prayer hall's benches face east toward the painted wooden aron and the tevah, following an 1884 arrangement that made the interior resemble a church; a large wrought-iron and crystal chandelier hangs at the centre. A third staircase leads to the women's gallery, lit by facade windows and screened by a wooden balustrade. The community now numbers about fifteen people, and the synagogue opens for major festivals and family ceremonies.

The building is located in the old town area and is only accessible through organized visits. The Jewish Community of Turin can arrange tours and provide additional information about the space.

A plaque in the synagogue recalls the "Purim of the Bomb": in 1799, during the siege of Cuneo by Napoleonic troops, a cannon shot struck the building during a service without killing anyone among the many people present. The event is still remembered by the community.