Ancient synagogue (Barcelona)
The Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona (Catalan: Sinagoga Major de Barcelona; Spanish: Sinagoga Mayor de Barcelona) is believed to be an ancient synagogue located in the Jewish quarter of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Medieval rabbi Shlomo ben Adret, leader of Spanish Jewry of his time, was the rabbi of the synagogue for 50 years during the late 13th century.
| Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona | |
|---|---|
Carrer Marlet, in the old Jewish quarter of Barcelona. The Sinagoga Major is on the left. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Sephardi |
| Status | Active/Museum |
| Location | |
| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°22′57″N 2°10′33″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Completed | 3rd or 4th century |
| Website | |
| http://www.sinagogamayor.com | |
Dating to as early as the 3rd century, the synagogue has been described as the oldest in Spain and one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. After many centuries of use for other purposes, the building re-opened as a synagogue and museum in 2002. No congregation prays regularly at the Ancient Synagogue, but it is used for festive occasions, such as B'nei Mitzvah and weddings.
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