Oświęcim Synagogue, Jewish religious building in Oświęcim, Poland.
Oświęcim Synagogue is a brick prayer house with traditional Orthodox Jewish architectural features located in the town. Built between 1913 and 1918, the structure still displays the design elements typical of that era.
The building was constructed between 1913 and 1918 as a prayer house for the Jewish community until World War II. During the war, Nazi forces converted it into a munitions storage facility, causing significant damage.
The building houses a museum displaying photographs, documents, and religious objects that show what Jewish life was like in the town before the war. These items help visitors understand the community that once gathered here.
Guided tours are available daily for visitors who want to explore the building and its museum collection. It is best to arrange visits in advance, especially for groups, through the local cultural organization.
After its restoration in 2000, the building became one of the first properties returned to the Jewish community under Poland's post-war restitution laws. This made it a symbolic site for reconciliation after the conflict.
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