Great Synagogue of Tunis, Art Deco synagogue in Lafayette district, Tunisia.
The Great Synagogue of Tunis features concrete construction with oriental shapes and stands at 36 Avenue de la Liberté near Habib-Thameur garden.
Architect Victor Valensi designed the synagogue after winning a 1911 competition, leading to its construction from 1933 and inauguration on December 23, 1937.
The synagogue united two Jewish communities, Grana and Twensa, providing a common religious space in the capital city of Tunisia.
The building maintains protection by municipal police and opens occasionally for visitors, with religious services occurring on selected dates throughout the year.
German soldiers occupied the building from November 1942 to March 1943, using it as a base to arrest community leaders during World War II.
Location: Tunis
Inception: December 23, 1937
Architects: Victor Valensi
GPS coordinates: 36.81038,10.18007
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:47
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