Końskie Synagogue

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Końskie Synagogue
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Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
StatusDestroyed (1939)
Location
LocationPoland Końskie, Poland
Architecture
Completed1780
Specifications
Direction of façadenorth
Length19m
Width16m
Width (nave)11m
Materialswooden

Końskie Synagogue located in the Polish city of Końskie was built in 1780. It was one of the first large synagogues of its kind built in Poland at the invitation of the King of Poland. A large, wooden synagogue noted for its architectural style, it was burned to the ground by the German occupying authorities in September 1939, soon after their conquest of the town.


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