Synagogue (Hussjatyn)

Synagogue in Hussyatyn

inside view

The synagogue in Hussyatyn , a Ukrainian city ​​in Ternopil Oblast , was built in the 17th century. The synagogue is a protected cultural monument .

The Renaissance- style synagogue had a defensive character and was intended to offer refuge in the event of warlike threats. After a fire in 1742 the synagogue was rebuilt, whereby it lost its defensive character.

The synagogue was badly damaged during the Second World War . In the 1960s the building was renovated and a museum was set up. In the 1990s it was closed and the now vacant building is now falling into disrepair.

See also

• List of synagogues in Ukraine

Web links

Commons : Synagogue (Hussjatyn)  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• History of the Hussyatyn Jewish Community (accessed December 19, 2015)

Coordinates: 49 ° 4 ′ 24 ″  N , 26 ° 12 ′ 31 ″  E