The former Jewish synagogue in Volhynia

The synagogue in Volyn stands in the former Jewish street, today in Žižkov. It was built as one of the few in the Empire style in the years 1838-1840 on the site of the new ghetto, and was renovated in 1890.

The former synagogue consists of its own synagogue No. 250 and the former rabbi’s house No. 249 . Both of these houses have a common seven-axis empire facade, consisting of a central three-axis risalit and two symmetrical side parts. Above the entrance is a shield with a Hebrew inscription and lions holding a shield with a clock . Services were held in the synagogue until World War II.

In 1956, the building was adapted into a cinema and in previous years it even served as a discotheque. The local primary art school (rabbi’s house) is located in the south wing  . The synagogue is protected as a  cultural monument of the Czech Republic and its reconstruction is currently being planned.

Venue

Former Jewish Synagogue
Žižkova
387 01 Volyn

Region:South Bohemian region
Region:Písecko – Blatensko
City:Volhynia
Tips for a trip:Volhynia and surroundings

Operator

Information center – Volyn culture
náměstí Svobody 1
387 01 Volyn

• Tel.:+420 380 123 525
• GPS:49.166323 13.885987

Duration Time

1-3 hours