Great Synagogue (Plzeň)
| Great Synagogue, Plzeň | |
|---|---|
Czech: Velká synagoga | |
The synagogue in 2006 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Plzeň |
| Country | Czech Republic |
Location of the synagogue in the Czech Republic | |
| Geographic coordinates | 49°44′48″N 13°22′22″E / 49.74667°N 13.37278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Emmanuel Klotz |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | |
| General contractor | Rudolf Štech |
| Date established | c. 1880 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1893 |
| Construction cost | ƒ162,138 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | East |
| Capacity | 2,000+ worshippers |
| Height (max) | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Dome(s) | Two |
| Spire(s) | One |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Great Synagogue (Czech: Velká synagoga, Hebrew: בית הכנסת הגדול בפילסן) is a traditional Czech Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Plzeň, in the Czech Republic. The synagogue is the second largest synagogue in Europe and fourth largest in the world. It is an active synagogue with regular services held by the local Jewish Community.