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Choral Synagogue

Lutsk, Ukraine
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The Choral Synagogue in Lutsk is an architectural monument that dates back to the 17th century. While it was originally built as a synagogue, it has since been repurposed as a sports school. The building itself has an interesting history, as it is believed to have been constructed on the remains of a previous structure, though the exact nature of this structure is unknown. The synagogue has faced various challenges throughout its existence, including a legal battle with a nearby Dominican monastery over its proximity to a church. It was eventually granted the privilege to continue construction and even added a defensive tower. During World War II, the synagogue was heavily damaged by the Germans and has since fallen into a state of disrepair. Currently, the building is not accessible to the public and can only be viewed from the outside. The Jewish community is actively working towards regaining the building and restoring it to its former glory. Despite its neglected state, the Choral Synagogue holds historical significance and has the potential to become a museum or a place of worship again in the future.
Address:Danyla Halyts'koho Street, 33, Luts'k

17.07.24
Viktoriia
On restoration. An interesting structure.
29.12.23
Andriy
The valuable monument was miraculously preserved after the Second World War. Now, although it belongs to the Jewish community, the condition is somewhat disappointing
19.04.23
Aleksei
A fortress-type synagogue. Architectural monument
30.12.21
Игорь
A beautiful old building of the Lutsk synagogue. More like a sentry fortress. But there is no life in it ((
27.07.21
Yulia
Externally preserved, but the fact of placing a sports school in it is confusing ..
08.05.21
Зубко
They are not allowed inside ...
18.08.19
oleh
Today, the construction of a synagogue at the beginning of the seventeenth century is considered to be a sound scientific fact. But as Rostislav Metelnytsky, an architect of the building's architecture, says, the building was not erected from sc.. Read more »
01.08.19
Alineshka
Unfortunately, the condition of the synagogue leaves much to be desired. It is not valid today. It can only be viewed from the outside.
16.06.19
Roman
The synagogue is gradually destroyed. Inside the sports complex, which can not but grieve. The building would be taken under protection, restored and made there a museum or give it to the Jewish community if there is one.
09.05.19
Lyudmila
Historical place but neglected. Nobody has any business to the historical heritage of the city. It is sad and embarrassing to show the city the state in which this building is.
06.09.18
Anna
If this building had not been marked on the maps as a synagogue, with the main choral one !, we would not even have gone there, and if we had passed by, we would not have noticed ... But we arrived in Lutsk from one of the most Jewish cities of Easte.. Read more »
28.07.18
Роман
Now the Dynamo sports complex is located in the premises, but the Jewish community is actively working to regain the building, and some rooms have even started praying. It was once a huge synagogue with many rooms, but was almost completely destroyed.. Read more »
16.05.18
Ostap
An architectural monument of national importance is not used for its intended purpose (given to a sports organization). The building is ruined by the completion. It is impossible for a tourist to enter the yard - from the side of the Dominican monas.. Read more »
27.04.18
Bo
A beautiful synagogue and the only one of the 50 destroyed. Unfortunately, the Jewish community is now gathering elsewhere, but I believe that one day they will return to their temple of God.
06.01.17
Nathali
During the Soviet era and until 2016, the synagogue building was subordinated to Dynamo. For many years, its spacious halls trained athletes from the Olympic reserve school in various sports: Greco-Roman wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, mountain bik.. Read more »

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