Tartu Synagogue
Former Orthodox synagogue in Tartu, Estonia
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The Tartu Synagogue (Estonian: Tartu sünagoog) was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, that was located in Tartu, Estonia.[1]
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue (1903–1944)
StatusClosed; destroyed
LocationTartu
| Tartu Synagogue | |
|---|---|
Estonian: Tartu sünagoog | |
A postcard of the former synagogue | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue (1903–1944) |
| Status | Closed; destroyed |
| Location | |
| Location | Tartu |
| Country | Estonia |
.png)  Location of the destroyed synagogue in Estonia | |
| Coordinates | 58°22′30″N 26°44′00″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | R. Pohlmann |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Destroyed | 1944 |
| Website | |
| muuseum | |
The synagogue was built in 1903 and was designed by a local architect R. Pohlmann.[1]
The synagogue was destroyed during World War II. Many of the synagogue's items were saved and can be seen in Estonian National Museum.[1]
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