The Vercelli Synagogue (Italian: Tempio Israelitico) is a synagogue in Vercelli, Italy.[1]
| Vercelli Synagogue | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Italki |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Vercelli, Italy |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Marco Treves |
| Style | Moorish revival |
| Completed | 1878 |
| Website | |
| Vercelli ebraica | |
The synagogue, located at Via Foà 70, was built in 1878. It was designed by Marco Treves, an architect born in Vercelli who also designed the Great Synagogue of Florence.[2]
The Moorish Revival synagogue features red-and-white masonry courses and a flat, tripartite facade with a raised central portion, that resembles a number of other European and American synagogues with designs inspired by Vienna's Leopoldstädter Tempel, by architect Ludwig Förster.[3]
A major restoration project was launched in 2007.[4]
On 23 November 2013, in an antisemitic act, two swastikas were found sprayed on its walls.[5]
References edit
- ^ Pugliese, Stanislao G., ed. (2002) The Most Ancient of Minorities: the Jews of Italy. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press ISBN 0-313-31895-6; p. 174
- ^ March 5, 2009 Vercelli -- Synagogue under Restoration [1]
- ^ March 5, 2009 Vercelli -- Synagogue under Restoration [2]
- ^ Beni da salvare 8 - La sinagoga di Vercelli esempio tangibile dell’emancipazione ebraica [3]
- ^ "Vercelli, svastiche sul cimitero ebraico L'incursione è stata compiuta nella notte". L'UNIONE SARDA.it. Retrieved 12 January 2013.