Main Synagogue, Chortkiv

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General information about Main Synagogue (Chortkiv)

The main synagogue in Chortkiv is an ancient building, built in the 17th century, during the reign of King Yan III Sobieski.

The opening of the synagogue was connected with the fact that several rich Jewish families appeared in Chortkiv.

Inside the temple was richly painted, the altar was decorated with gold.

Before the construction of the new synagogue, the old one served as the residence of Chief Rabbi Chortkiv.

Головна синагога в Чорткові - стародавня споруда, побудована в XVII сторіччі, за короля Яна III Собеського.

Відкриття синагоги було пов'язано з тим, що у Чорткові з'явилося кілька багатих єврейських сімей.

Всередині храм був багато розписаний, алтар був прикрашений золотом.

До побудови нової синагоги стара служила резиденцією головного рабина Чорткова.

Practical information about Main Synagogue (Chortkiv)

Last update

3/31/2024

Categories	Architecture
Date of foundation	1682-1688
Address	Mykoly Hoholya Street, 2 Chortkiv
Coordinates	49.0179102° N, 25.800426° E Coordinates copied
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