Grand Choral Synagogue
Grand Choral Synagogue, Synagogue in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Grand Choral Synagogue features Neo-Mudéjar and Moorish Revival architectural elements, with a main hall accommodating 1,200 worshipers and women's galleries around it.
Construction of the synagogue began after Tsar Alexander II granted permission in 1869, with the building completed in 1888 and consecrated in December 1893.
The synagogue functions as the central religious institution for Saint Petersburg's Jewish community, offering regular services and maintaining Orthodox Jewish traditions.
Located at 2 Lermontovskii Avenue, the synagogue welcomes visitors throughout the week and provides guided tours of its architectural and historical features.
During World War I, the Jewish community transformed the synagogue into a 100-bed hospital that served soldiers of all religious denominations.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1893
Founders: Jewish Community of Saint Petersburg
Architectural style: neo-Mudéjar, Moorish Revival architecture
Website: https://sinagoga.jeps.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.92500,30.29200
Latest update: May 14, 2025 15:32
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