Vyborg Synagogue

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The Vyborg Synagogue was a Jewish synagogue, located in Vyborg. Completed in 1910, the synagogue was destroyed in 1939.

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Vyborg Synagogue
Drawing by Gerhard Sohlberg, 1905
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue (19101939)
StatusClosed; destroyed
Location
LocationVyborg
CountryFinland
Vyborg Synagogue is located in Finland
Vyborg Synagogue
Location of the destroyed synagogue in Finland
Coordinates60°42′29″N 28°45′51″E
Architecture
Architects
  • Gerhard Sohlberg
  • Viktor Riihelä
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleArt Nouveau
Completed1910
Destroyed30 November 1939 (in the Winter War)
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Designed in the Art Nouveau style by Finnish architect, Gerhard Sohlberg, in 1905, as part of the Grand Duchy of Finland, Vyborg Synagogue was one of the three synagogues ever built in Finland. The synagogue was built in 1909–1910 after some modifications by construction engineer Viktor Riihelä.[1] The synagogue was completely destroyed by Soviet air bombings on the first day of Winter War, 30 November 1939.[2]

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