The Zamelis Synagogue (Lithuanian: Zamelio sinagoga) is a former synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania.[1]
| Zamelis Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 Lower part of the abandoned synagogue | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Status | Not in use |
| Location | |
| Location |  Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Materials | Bricks |
History edit
The Synagogue was built at the beginning of the 19th century, between 1817 and 1833. It was actively used until 1940.[2] After World War II it was used as a warehouse and apartment complex. At the end of the 20th century, the building was abandoned.
Current state edit
In 2015 the reconstruction works in the abandoned synagogue started.[2][3][4]
Currently the building is not used for religious activities, but hosts various cultural events.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Paroda "Heritas" kviečia net į 10 nemokamų ekskursijų Vilniuje". madeinvilnius.lt. 16 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Pradedami tvarkybos darbai Vilniaus žydų sinagogoje, Gėlių gatvėje". bernardinai.lt. 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Tvarkoma avarinės būklės Vilniaus sinagoga". 15min.lt. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26.
- ^ "Vilniuje restauruojama sovietmečiu išniekinta ir sandėliu paversta sinagoga". lrt.lt. 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Koncertas "Nuo Jeruzalės iki Vilniaus" buvusioje Zavelio sinagogoje". ltnews.lt. 7 September 2018.
External links edit
54°40′26″N 25°17′02″E / 54.674012°N 25.2838973°E
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