Synagoga Zuckera w Krakowie, Jewish synagogue in Podgórze district, Kraków, Poland
Synagoga Zuckera is a prayer house from the 19th century located on Węgierska Street in Podgórze. The building features neo-Renaissance architectural elements and currently houses the Starmach Gallery, which uses its interior for contemporary art exhibitions.
The building was constructed between 1879 and 1881 for the Jewish community and survived World War II despite severe damage in the district. After the war it served various industrial purposes before being purchased and restored by the gallery in 1995.
The building bears the name of a Jewish merchant family with deep roots in Kraków's community. Visitors walking through the exhibition space can still see traces of its original religious purpose in the architecture and layout.
The building is accessible as part of the gallery during exhibition hours, so it is worth checking opening times before visiting. The location in Podgórze is easy to reach on foot or by public transport, and the interior is open to visitors exploring the art on display.
The building is one of the few synagogues in Kraków that escaped destruction and retained its original structure, even though it served other purposes for many decades. This dual identity makes it a rare place where historical remnants and contemporary art coexist.
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