| Lesko Synagogue |
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| General information |
| Architectural style |
Jewish Mannerism[1]-early Baroque |
| Town or city |
Lesko |
| Country |
Poland |
| Construction started |
1626 |
| Completed |
1654 |
Lesko Synagogue is a synagogue in Lesko, Poland. The synagogue had functioned as a place of worship until World War II.
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The synagogue was built during the years 1626-1654.[2] During the Second World War the interior was devastated by the Germans.[2] For almost two decades after the war, it was neglected. It was renovated in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.[2] Since 1995, it has housed the Museum of Galician Jews.[2]
The building was constructed in the mannerist-early baroque style with characteristic gables decorated with volutes and stone baroque vases.[3] Some of the elements are gothic - buttresses, tower. The facade bears a Hebrew inscription that reads: He was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven." (Genesis 28:17)[4] The interior was adorned in mannerist style with niches, cornices and architraves.[2]
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Coordinates: 49°28′14″N 22°19′52″E / 49.4705155°N 22.3309994°E / 49.4705155; 22.3309994
