Galitska Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Zhylianska Street, Kyiv, Ukraine
The Galitska Synagogue is a house of worship featuring Moorish Revival design combined with Romanesque and Byzantine elements across its facade. The building displays rounded arches and ornate decorative patterns that define its exterior.
The building was constructed in 1910 and sustained damage during World War II, then served as a workers' canteen for half a century. Between 2002 and 2004, a major restoration returned it to its original religious purpose.
The name comes from the Galician Jewish prayer society, which built the synagogue near the Galitsky market, known as the Jewish market. Since restoration, the synagogue has housed Midrasha Zionit, a Zionist learning network offering afternoon and evening courses in Hebrew, Tanakh, Jewish history and tradition.
The synagogue is located on Zhylianska Street in central Kyiv and welcomes visitors on weekdays and religious holidays. Guests should wear modest clothing and follow customary practices when entering.
The synagogue's official opening followed a provincial decree of 4 (17) December 1910 declaring the new house of prayer fit for public use. Its builder was Yakov Faibishenko, who headed the Galician society's economic board, and the architect was Fedor Oltarzhevsky.
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