Novi Sad Synagogue
Former Neolog synagogue in Novi Sad, Serbia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Novi Sad Synagogue (Serbian: Новосадска синагога, Novosadska sinagoga) is a former Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Jevrejska (Jewish) Street, in the city center of Novi Sad, in the province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Completed in 1909, the building was used as a synagogue until c. 1966; and subsequently used as cultural center since 2012. During its use, with a capacity of 900 worshipers, the synagogue was one of the largest synagogues in Central Europe.[2]
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Neolog Judaism (former) |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
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Year consecrated | 1905, 1945 |
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Location | |
Location | 11 Jevrejska (Jewish) Street, Novi Sad, Vojvodina |
Country | Serbia |
Location of the former synagogue in Serbia | |
Geographic coordinates | 45°15′11″N 19°50′27″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Lipót Baumhorn |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
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Date established | c. 1717 |
Completed | 1909 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 900 worshipers |
Length | 52 m (171 ft) |
Width | 25 m (82 ft) |
Height (max) | 40 m (130 ft) |
Dome(s) | One |
Dome height (outer) | 40 m (130 ft) |
Dome dia. (outer) | 12 m (39 ft) |
Spire(s) | Two |
Spire height | 27 m (89 ft) |
Materials | Brick |
Type | Cultural Monument of Exceptional Importance |
Designated | 1983 |
Reference no. | ПКИЦ 45 |
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The Novi Sad Synagogue was added to Spatial Cultural-Historical Units of Great Importance list in 1991, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia.