Great Synagogue of Tallinn

Great Synagogue of Tallinn (Estonian: Tallinna suur sünagoog) was a synagogue in Maakri Street, Tallinn, Estonia. Nowadays, the Jews are using Tallinn Synagogue.[1]

Great Synagogue of Tallinn
Synagogue's facade (circa 1900)
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
Location
LocationEstonia Tartu, Estonia
Geographic coordinates59°26′04″N 24°45′26″E
Architecture
Completed1884
Demolished1947
Website
muuseum.jewish.ee

The synagogue was built in 1884, and it was designed by Nikolai Thamm senior senior.[1]

After the March bombing in 1944, the synagogue was in fire. In 1947, the synagogue was demolished.[1]

References

  1. Tallinna entsüklopeedia [Encyclopedia of Tallinn]. Volume II (N-Ü) (in Estonian). Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastuse AS. 2004. p. 200.
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