ČESKÁ LÍPA, CZECH REPUBLIC

Synagogue in Česká Lípa (Böhmische Leipa)

A synagogue associated with the Jewish community of Česká Lípa. Community fled during the Nazi invasion; destroyed in 1938.

Completed
1862, Moorish style
Destroyed
1938
Architect / style
Not documented · Not documented
Capacity
Not documented
IMAGE RESEARCH PENDING
OVERVIEW

The story of Synagogue in Česká Lípa (Böhmische Leipa)

Synagogue in Česká Lípa (Böhmische Leipa) stood in Česká Lípa, Czech Republic. The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1862, Moorish style.

Community fled during the Nazi invasion; destroyed in 1938.

The Jewish community

This synagogue served the Jewish community of Česká Lípa. Community fled during the Nazi invasion; destroyed in 1938.

Architecture and design

The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1862, Moorish style. Its architectural style is not documented in the supplied record. The architect is not documented.

Life inside the synagogue

The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Česká Lípa. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.

Destruction

Community fled during the Nazi invasion; destroyed in 1938.

The community’s fate

Community fled during the Nazi invasion; destroyed in 1938.

The site today

The supplied source record does not identify the present condition of the building or its former site. Further site research is required.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING
  • Lost Synagogues of Europe — Bohemia 1 12