Jerusalem Synagogue in Prague

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The Jerusalem Synagogue in Prague is a prominent Moorish Revival-style Jewish house of worship, known for its colorful façade and role as the largest active synagogue in the city.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf building
religious building
synagogue
tourist attraction
alternativeName Jeruzalémská synagoga
Jubilee Synagogue
architect Wilhelm Stiassny
architecturalStyle Art Nouveau
Moorish Revival
capacity approximately 850 seats
colorCharacteristic colorful façade
constructionStart 1905
continent Europe
country Czech Republic
denomination Judaism
hasDecoration colorful tiles and stucco
oriental and geometric motifs
hasDome yes
hasFeature Hebrew inscriptions
large horseshoe arch on main façade
organ
polychrome ornamentation
rose window
women’s gallery
hasFunction community center
concert venue
house of worship
tourist site
hasMaterial brick
stone
stucco
hasTower yes
heritageProtection protected as a historical monument
heritageStatus cultural monument of the Czech Republic
inaugurationDate 1906
largestIn Prague (among active synagogues)
locatedIn New Town, Prague
Prague
Prague 1
namedAfter Široká Street
surface form: Jeruzalémská Street
notableFor Moorish Revival-style architecture
largest active synagogue in Prague
richly decorated interior
region Prague Region
religiousAffiliation Jewish
status active synagogue
streetAddress Široká Street
surface form: Jeruzalémská ulice
usedFor Jewish religious services
cultural events
tourist visits

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Czech Jews notableSynagogue Jerusalem Synagogue in Prague