Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)

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Great Synagogue

Illustration of the Great Synagogue from around 1899

Basic information
Location Krystalgade 12
Copenhagen, Denmark
Geographic coordinates 55°40′52″N 12°34′24″E / 55.68112°N 12.57346°E / 55.68112; 12.57346
Architectural description
Architect(s) Gustav Friedrich Hetsch
Completed 1833
Specifications

The Great Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The synagogue is defined by its unique architecture around the Ark of the Law. During the first half of the 19th century, synagogues continued to be built in the classical tradition but there began to be a revival of Greek and Roman architecture. The Great Synagogue in Copenhagen is one of a few synagogues of its period to use Egyptian elements in the columns, ceiling and cornice over the ark.[1]

During World War II, the Torah scrolls of the synagogue were hidden at the Trinitatis Church and were returned to the synagogue after the war.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Diana Muir Appelbaum, "Jewish Identity and Egyptian Revival Architecture", Journal of Jewish Identities, 2012 (5[2]) p. 7.

Further reading

"Synagogue". Encyclopaedia Judaica. Jerusalem: Keter. 965-07-0250-4. 

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