Dąbrowa Tarnowska Synagogue
| Dąbrowa Tarnowska Synagogue | |
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Synagoga w Dąbrowie Tarnowskiej | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Location | |
| Location | Dąbrowa Tarnowska |
| Country | Poland |
Interactive map of Dąbrowa Tarnowska Synagogue | |
| Coordinates | 50°10′33″N 20°59′17″E / 50.175750°N 20.988083°E |
| Architecture | |
| Materials | Brick, stone |
The Dąbrowa Tarnowska Synagogue (Polish: Synagoga w Dąbrowie Tarnowskiej is a synagogue located in Dąbrowa Tarnowska on the Berek Joselewicz street. It is the largest preserved synagogue in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.[1] Since 2012, the building has been used by the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures and serves as an exhibition space.[2]
History
Construction and early years
The synagogue was built in the second half of the 19th century according to the design of Jewish architect and engineer Abraham Goldstein. The main benefactor was Ajzyk Stern. The exact date of completion is most likely April 1, 1863. Construction and finishing work lasted from 1855 to 1860. No data is available to clarify these figures.[3]
Center for the meeting of cultures
The synagogue is open to the public. Admission is charged. In addition to the prayer room, you can also see everyday objects from the past, which are located upstairs and in the synagogue's basement.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Dąbrowska synagoga zostanie uratowana", wyborcza.pl (in Polish), 2008-09-24
- ↑ Paweł Chojnowski (2018), The Center For The Meeting of Cultures: Dąbrowa Tarnowska, Dąbrowa Tarnowska: Dąbrowski Dom Kultury, p. 1
- ↑ Anna Hudyka (2007-07-14), "Zapomniana część historii Dąbrowy Tarnowskiej", www.iThink.pl
- ↑ "O Ośrodku", Ośrodek Spotkania Kultur w Dąbrowie Tarnowskiej