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Ancient synagogue of Vidin

Practical info

Type of location: Closed synagogue

Ancient synagogue of Vidin

Видинската синагога, ul. “Baba Vida” 29, 3703 g.k. Georgi Benkovski, Vidin

Historical description

Vidin

A beautiful  was built in Vidin in 1894 by the architect Friedrich Grunanger. A two-storey building with impressive stained-glass windows. Grunanger was inspired by the Great Synagogue in Vienna. At the time, the Jewish community numbered around 1,500 people. At ... Read more