The Türkischer Tempel (English: Turkish Temple) was a Jewish synagogue, located at Zirkusgasse 22, in Vienna, Austria. It was built specifically for a community of Sephardi Jews, who originally came from Turkey.[1]

Türkischer Tempe
Interior of the Türkischer Tempel, prior to its destruction
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
RiteNusach Sefard
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue (1887–1938)
StatusDestroyed
Location
LocationZirkusgasse 22, Vienna
CountryAustria
Türkischer Tempel is located in Austria
Türkischer Tempel
Location of the former synagogue in Austria
Geographic coordinates48°12′57″N 16°23′02″E / 48.21583°N 16.38389°E / 48.21583; 16.38389
Architecture
Architect(s)Hugo von Wiedenfeld
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleIslamic architecture
Completed1887
Destroyed9-10 November 1938
on Kristallnacht
Dome(s)One

The synagogue opened in 1887. It was designed in a Turkish, almost Islamic style, with a dome. The building was destroyed during the Kristallnacht in 1938.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Türkischer Tempel". Lichtzeichen Wien. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Martens, Bob; Peter, Herbert (2011). The Destroyed Synagogues of Vienna - Virtual city walks. Vienna: LIT Verlag.
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