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Great Choral Synagogue

Rīgas Horālā sinagoga

ruins in Riga

#38 in Riga / #79 in Latvia

by Kalnroze

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The Great Choral Synagogue in Riga, Latvia, was an iconic architectural and cultural landmark for the Jewish community. Built in 1871, it featured a magnificent neo-Moorish design and served as a central hub for Jewish religious and social life. Tragically, during World War II, the synagogue was burned down by Nazi forces on July 4, 1941, resulting in the loss of many lives who had sought refuge inside.

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