The story of Vinohrady Synagogue
Vinohrady Synagogue stood in Vinohrady, Czech Republic. The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1896-98, designed by Wilhelm Stiassny.
Two tall towers and a massive central arch; the largest and most ornate synagogue in Prague. Hit by an Allied bomb in 1945 and demolished in 1951.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Vinohrady. 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: Built 1896-98, designed by Wilhelm Stiassny. Its architectural style is not documented in the supplied record. The recorded architect was Wilhelm Stiassny.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Vinohrady. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
Hit by an Allied bomb in 1945 and demolished in 1951.
The community’s fate
The supplied source record does not give a separate account of what happened to the Jewish community of Vinohrady. Further community research is required.
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.
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