Great Synagogue (Piotrków Trybunalski)
The Great Synagogue in Piotrków Trybunalski, (Polish: Wielka Synagoga w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim), was built between 1791-1793 and designed by David Friedlander. The synagogue was devastated by Nazis during World War II. After the war, the building was renovated and it now serves as a library.
| Great Synagogue of Piotrków Trybunalski | |
|---|---|
Newly restored synagogue | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Status | Library |
| Location | |
| Location | Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°24′34″N 19°42′06″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | David Friedlander |
| Groundbreaking | 1791 |
| Completed | 1793 |
Although plundered during World War II, it is the best preserved synagogue in the Łódź region and one of the best preserved in Poland.
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