Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
- Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
Infobox religious building
building_name=Great Synagogue
caption=Illustration of the Great Synagogue from around 1899
location=Krystalgade 12
Flagicon|DEN Copenhagen, Denmark
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architect=Friedrich Hetch
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materials=The Great Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The synagogue is defined by its unique architecture around the Ark of the Law. During the first half of the 19th century, synagogues continued to be built in the classical tradition but there began to be a revival of Greek and Roman architecture. The Great Synagogue in Copenhagen is one of a few synagogues of its period to use Egyptian elements in the columns, ceiling and cornice over the ark.
During World War II, the Torah scrolls of the synagogue were hidden at the Trinitatis Church and were returned to the synagogue after the war.
References
ee also
* History of the Jews in Denmark
External links
* [http://www.jewish-copenhagen.dk/ Jewish Copenhagen]
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