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The synagogue was built during the years 1626-1654 by the [[Sephardi]]c Jewish community of Lesko.<ref name="sztetl">{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.sztetl.org.pl/en/article/lesko/11,synagogues-prayer-houses-and-others/77,synagogue-in-lesko/|title=Synagogue in Lesko|work=www.sztetl.org.pl|publisher= |pages= |page= |date= |accessdate=2017-08-27|language=}}</ref> By the twentieth century, it was one of six synagogues in the town, and the only one whose building survived the [[Second World War]], although in a very damaged state; the interior was devastated by the German invaders of Poland.<ref name="sztetl" /> For almost two decades after the war, it was neglected. It was renovated from the 1960s onwards.<ref name="sztetl" /> |
The synagogue was built during the years 1626-1654 by the [[Sephardi]]c Jewish community of Lesko.<ref name="sztetl">{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.sztetl.org.pl/en/article/lesko/11,synagogues-prayer-houses-and-others/77,synagogue-in-lesko/|title=Synagogue in Lesko|work=www.sztetl.org.pl|publisher= |pages= |page= |date= |accessdate=2017-08-27|language=}}</ref> By the twentieth century, it was one of six synagogues in the town, and the only one whose building survived the [[Second World War]], although in a very damaged state; the interior was devastated by the German invaders of Poland.<ref name="sztetl" /> For almost two decades after the war, it was neglected. It was renovated from the 1960s onwards.<ref name="sztetl" /> |
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The building was constructed in the [[mannerism|mannerist]]-early [[baroque]] style with characteristic gables decorated with volutes and stone baroque vases.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.poland.gov.pl/Koscioly,7692.html|title= Kościoły, cerkwie, synagogi |work=www.poland.gov.pl |publisher= |pages= |page= |date= |accessdate=2009-12-28|language=pl}}</ref>{{dead|date=August 2017}} Some of the elements are gothic - [[buttress]]es, tower. The facade bears a [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] inscription that reads, in translation: ''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)<ref>{{cite web |
The building was constructed in the [[mannerism|mannerist]]-early [[baroque]] style with characteristic gables decorated with volutes and stone baroque vases.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.poland.gov.pl/Koscioly,7692.html|title= Kościoły, cerkwie, synagogi |work=www.poland.gov.pl |publisher= |pages= |page= |date= |accessdate=2009-12-28|language=pl}}</ref>{{dead|date=August 2017}} Some of the elements are gothic - [[buttress]]es, tower. The facade bears a [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] inscription that reads, in translation: ''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)<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.pascal.pl/atrakcja.php?id=23375|title=Synagoga|work=www.pascal.pl|publisher=|pages=|page=|date=|accessdate=2009-12-28|language=pl|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224021841/http://www.pascal.pl/atrakcja.php?id=23375|archivedate=2012-02-24|df=}}</ref> The interior was adorned in mannerist style with [[Niche (architecture)|niche]]s, [[cornice]]s and [[architrave]]s.<ref name="sztetl" /> |
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Since the 1980s the synagogue has been used as an art gallery with exhibits by artists of the [[Bieszczady]] region.<ref>E. Baranowska (n.d.). "Synagoga w Lesku", Lesko: Biesczadzki Dom Kultury, p. 10.</ref> |
Since the 1980s the synagogue has been used as an art gallery with exhibits by artists of the [[Bieszczady]] region.<ref>E. Baranowska (n.d.). "Synagoga w Lesku", Lesko: Biesczadzki Dom Kultury, p. 10.</ref> |
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| Lesko Synagogue | |
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| Architectural style | 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.
History
The synagogue was built during the years 1626-1654 by the Sephardic Jewish community of Lesko.[2] By the twentieth century, it was one of six synagogues in the town, and the only one whose building survived the Second World War, although in a very damaged state; the interior was devastated by the German invaders of Poland.[2] For almost two decades after the war, it was neglected. It was renovated from the 1960s onwards.[2]
The building was constructed in the mannerist-early baroque style with characteristic gables decorated with volutes and stone baroque vases.[3][dead link] Some of the elements are gothic - buttresses, tower. The facade bears a Hebrew inscription that reads, in translation: 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]
Since the 1980s the synagogue has been used as an art gallery with exhibits by artists of the Bieszczady region.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Andrzej Trzciński (2001). "1-2(7-8)". Zachowane wystroje malarskie bożnic w Polsce (in Polish). Studia Judaica 4. pp. 67–95.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|chapterurl=and|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b c d "Synagogue in Lesko". www.sztetl.org.pl. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ "Kościoły, cerkwie, synagogi". www.poland.gov.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2009-12-28.
- ^ "Synagoga". www.pascal.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ E. Baranowska (n.d.). "Synagoga w Lesku", Lesko: Biesczadzki Dom Kultury, p. 10.
External links
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