Great Synagogue (Piotrków Trybunalski)

Great Synagogue (Piotrków Trybunalski)

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location=flagicon|Poland Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland
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religious_affiliation=Orthodox Judaism
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functional_status=Library
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year_completed=1791-1793
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architect= David Friedlander
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The Great Synagogue in Piotrków Trybunalski, ( _pl. Wielka Synagoga w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim), was built between 1791-1793 and designed by David Friedlander. The synagogue was devastated by Nazis during the World War II. After the war, the building was renovated and now serves as a library.

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