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Great Synagogue of Lodz
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Great Synagogue of Lodz |
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Basic Information |
| Location 51° 44′ 24.25″ N, 19° 49′ 22.48″ E |
| Country Poland |
| City Lodz |
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General Information |
| Open to visitors no |
| Need appointment no |
| Handicap accessibility no |
| Geographical Coordinates 51.74007,19.82291 |
51.74007 19.82291
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Summary
The Great Synagogue of Lodz was a Reform Jewish synagogue, built in 1881. It was designed by Adolf Wolff and was an exact replica of the Königsberg Temple.
The synagogue was completely burned to the ground by the Nazis on the night of November 14, 1939, along with its Torah scrolls and interior fixtures. It was dismantled in 1940. Today, the site is used as a parking lot.
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