The Spanish Synagogue located in
the heart of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) in Prague, Czech Republic, is known
for being the most beautiful synagogue in Europe. This synagogue was built in
1868, on the site of the oldest Prague Jewish house of prayer, the Old Shul.
The beautiful interior decoration features a low stucco arabesque of stylised
Islamic motifs, which are also applied to the walls, doors and gallery.
Under both Nazi and Communist
rule, the Spanish Synagogue was neglected, leading to its eventual closure. Nevertheless,
it was re-opened on the 130th anniversary of its establishment,
forming part of the Jewish Museum in the Czech Republic capital.
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