Synagogue Photo: Synagogue

Synagogue in samosa is one of the best preserved synagogues in Poland, built in the style of the late Renaissance. The synagogue is located in the Old Town in the centre of samosa.

The synagogue was built in 1610-1620, on the initiative of Jews residing in the city. The first synagogue was built in the 1590s, but she was built of wood. As soon as the Jews were removed restrictions that forbid the construction of stone buildings, construction works started.

The synagogue, designed in the style of the late Renaissance, perfectly blended into the overall architectural style of the city. In the second half of the 17th century were built North and South walls, which formed a prayer hall for women. In the 18th century was added the modest lobby in the Western part of the prayer hall, and added a second floor. The exterior walls are extended upwards. The walls and ceilings of the synagogue is decorated with rich stucco decoration, used extensively for floral motifs. On the East wall are still preserved synagogue the ark is where the Torah scrolls. It dates from the first half of the 17th century, richly decorated stone carved frame. The prayer hall was decorated with beautiful chandeliers, the originals of which have not survived to our days.

During the Second world war, the Nazis turned the synagogue into a joiner's shop. In the postwar years were reconstructed, after which the building was converted into a municipal library in 1958.

In March 2005, the public library moved into another building, and the synagogue was returned to the Jewish community. Since then began the painstaking restoration work under the guidance of the Foundation for the preservation of Jewish heritage. Until 2008, the synagogue was closed to visitors.

In early April 2011 was held the opening ceremony of the restored synagogue in the same year she was listed in the national register of historic monuments. Currently it is planned to place in the Museum of the Jews in zamoste, as well as the opening of a local educational center, which will conduct cultural events, exhibitions, lectures and seminars.

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