The Old-New Synagogue in the Josefov district of Prague, Czech Republic, is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue built around 1270 in the Gothic style, making it one of the earliest Gothic buildings in the city. Known as Europe oldest active synagogue and the oldest surviving medieval synagogue built to a twin-nave design, it was originally called the New or Great Synagogue and only gained the name Old-New once further synagogues were built in Prague in the sixteenth century.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountJosefov, Czech Republic 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Classification
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1. Old-New Synagogue (Wikipedia)
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Completed in 1270, it is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design.
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Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Josefov, Czech Republic
Wikidata item Q443107, property P131/P17 (location): Josefov, Czech Republic
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