Photos copyright Mike Gordon
Category: Synagogues
Croatia – Splitt Syngogue
One of the oldest European Synagogues still in use. It was created in the 16th century by the conversion of the second floors in two adjoining medieval houses. The current interior was formed around 1728. Photos copyright Lynn Saunders.
Venice – Jewish Ghetto and Synagogues
Photos copyright Lynn Saunders
Cefn Coed Y Cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue
The former Merthyr Synagogue built in the 1870’s and just over 100 years later : Photos copyright Lynn Saunders
Fez (Fes), Morocco Aben (or Ibn) Danan Synagogue
Built in the 17th century the Synagogue which is in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, has recently undergone restoration, a project which took over a year. The entrance is through a simple doorway which leads to a flight of…