Great Synagogue in Lyon
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The Great Synagogue in Lyon (French: Grande synagogue de Lyon) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 13 quai Tilsitt in the IIe arrondissement of Lyon, France. Designed by Abraham Hirsch in the Byzantine Revival style, the synagogue was built between 1863 and 1864 and renovated in 2014. The building was listed as a monument historique on 5 December 1984. The congregation worships in the Ashkenazi rite.
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Great Synagogue in Lyon | |
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French: Grande synagogue de Lyon | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 13 quai Tilsitt, IIe arrondissement, Lyon |
Country | France |
Geographic coordinates | 45°45′26″N 4°49′40″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Abraham Hirsch |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | Byzantine Revival |
Date established | 1849 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1864 |
Construction cost | 1,175,000 francs |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 550 worshippers |
Materials | Stone |
Official name | Synagogue |
Type | Base Mérimée |
Designated | 5 December 1984 |
Reference no. | PA00117987 |
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