CZECH REPUBLIC ~ Spanish Synagogue - Prague - UNESCO~

... Lovely view of the Spanish Synagogue located in the historic Jewish Quarter... the exterior looks relatively simple but stepping inside is breathtaking... every wall and ceiling is covered in dense gold leaf, geometric patterns, colorful arabesques, and stained glass inspired by the Alhambra... it is widely regarded as the most visually striking synagogue in the Jewish Quarter.... today, the building is managed as part of the Jewish Museum in Prague... it features exhibitions showcasing the history of the Jewish community in the Bohemian lands... the space is famous for its exceptional acoustics and hosts regular evening classical and traditional Jewish chamber music concerts...Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Spanish Synagogue is the newest synagogue of Prague’s former Jewish Town in 1868 on the grounds of a 12th-century prayer house, of the presumably oldest synagogue, Old School.

 It takes its name from its Moorish-influenced architecture and interior décor, which was inspired by the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.

During the Second World War, the synagogue was used as a warehouse for confiscated property. Since 1955, it has been overseen by the Jewish Museum in Prague. It underwent reconstruction in 1958–1959 and again in 1995–1998, when it reopened to the public.

The Historic Centre of Prague, which includes the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) where the Spanish Synagogue is located, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

Photo: Danel Sloup 

Stamp:

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1850-1937

(Issued 30-11-2021)