The story of Synagogue in Litomyšl
Synagogue in Litomyšl stood in Litomyšl, Czech Republic. The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1909, Romanesque-Moorish style.
Damaged in WWII but not destroyed. After restoration in 1945, used as a warehouse and flea market in the 1950s. Demolished 1968.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Litomyšl. The supplied source record does not provide a separate history of the congregation or its population.
Architecture and design
The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1909, Romanesque-Moorish style. Its recorded architectural character was Romanesque-Moorish. The architect is not documented.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Litomyšl. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
Damaged in WWII but not destroyed. Demolished 1968.
The community’s fate
The supplied source record does not give a separate account of what happened to the Jewish community of Litomyšl. Further community research is required.
The site today
After restoration in 1945, used as a warehouse and flea market in the 1950s.
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