Nożyk Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Śródmieście, Warsaw, Poland.
The Nożyk Synagogue is a prayer house featuring Byzantine Revival design with a prominent central dome and two tall towers framed in limestone and brick. The building holds approximately 600 worshippers and remains an active place of Jewish prayer and study.
The building was constructed between 1898 and 1902, making it the only Jewish prayer house among over 400 that once stood in Warsaw to survive the Second World War. Its restoration returned the structure to active religious use in the postwar period.
The synagogue serves as a living center for Jewish life with regular prayer services and holiday observances held throughout the year. It stands as a place where community traditions are maintained and practiced in the heart of the city.
The synagogue is accessible from the street and the interior layout makes it easy for visitors to observe the prayer space during designated times. Tours are available to learn more about the building's architecture and role in the community.
During the Second World War, German occupation forces repurposed the building as a horse stable, yet its sturdy construction helped it withstand this misuse. The resilience of its design proved crucial to its eventual rehabilitation.
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