Zamelis Synagogue
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
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
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
References
- "Paroda „Heritas" kviečia net į 10 nemokamų ekskursijų Vilniuje". madeinvilnius.lt.
- "Pradedami tvarkybos darbai Vilniaus žydų sinagogoje, Gėlių gatvėje". bernardinai.lt.
- "Tvarkoma avarinės būklės Vilniaus sinagoga". 15min.lt.
- "Vilniuje restauruojama sovietmečiu išniekinta ir sandėliu paversta sinagoga". lrt.lt.
- "Koncertas „Nuo Jeruzalės iki Vilniaus" buvusioje Zavelio sinagogoje". ltnews.lt.
External links
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