The Stolin Synagogue.
Landmark
Belarus, Brest region, Stolin, Telman str., 1
Description
The main synagogue in Stolin is a monument of Jewish architecture of the late 18th century, built in the Baroque style with elements of classicism. Today it is a dilapidated building without a roof, which has preserved the remains of murals and architectural details. The synagogue is an object of historical and cultural heritage of Belarus and an important evidence of the Jewish history of the region.
Categories
Historical
Architectural monument
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1Murphy Darkwalker
06.12.2024
The Stolin Synagogue.
The Stolin Synagogue is a monument of Jewish architecture of the late 18th century, vividly reflecting the transition from Baroque to classicism. It was built as the main prayer house of the local Jewish community and for a long time played an important role in the life of the city.
The building has an almost square shape with sloping corners, the facade is divided into two tiers, and inside the space was organized by three naves supported by six columns. There was a women's balcony on the southwest side, and the walls were decorated with half-columns, pilasters, and frescoes. The architecture lacked the traditional bimah with pillars, which makes the synagogue unique for its time.
During the Second World War, the community was destroyed, and the synagogue itself was severely damaged. After the war, there was no complete restoration: the roof and interior paintings were lost, the windows were boarded up. Today, the building is in a dilapidated condition and is not used for its intended purpose.
Despite this, the Stolin Synagogue remains a valuable object of historical and cultural heritage of Belarus. It attracts researchers and tourists as a rare example of the architecture of the region's Jewish temples and as a reminder of the tragic fate of the Polesie Jewish community.
