Great Synagogue in Oświęcim, 19th-century synagogue in Oświęcim, Poland
The Great Synagogue featured Romanesque, Gothic, and Moorish architectural elements, with a decorated facade and space for 2,000 worshippers.
Built in 1863 after a fire destroyed the previous structure, the synagogue served as the central Jewish place of worship until its destruction by Nazi forces in 1939.
The synagogue interior contained painted domes depicting blue skies with golden stars, representing the traditional Jewish artistic expression in religious architecture.
The Memorial Park, completed in 2019, includes forty gray sandstone slabs arranged to reflect the original synagogue floor pattern.
Archaeological excavations in 2004 recovered 400 artifacts, including chandeliers and copper lamps, now known as the Oświęcim Treasure.
Location: Oświęcim
Inception: 1863
GPS coordinates: 50.03900,19.22000
Latest update: March 19, 2025 08:49
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