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Sarajevo Synagogue
The Ashkenazi Synagogue of Sarajevo is an architectural masterpiece in the Neo-Moorish style and the only active synagogue remaining in the city today. It was inaugurated in 1902 on the left bank of the Miljacka River to accommodate the needs of the growing Ashkenazi Jewish community that settled in the region following the Austro-Hungarian occupation of Bosnia in 1878. The impressive building was designed by the renowned Czech architect Karel Pařík and is distinguished by its characteristic pink facade, large artistically crafted arched windows, and four prominent dome-crowned corner towers. Inside, the synagogue dazzles visitors with its elaborate stucco decorations, a richly painted ceiling, and panoramic chandeliers. Unlike many other Jewish sacred sites across Europe, the synagogue survived both World War II and the 1990s siege largely unscathed. Today, the building serves not only as a place of worship but also as a thriving cultural center that celebrates the history and heritage of Sarajevo's Jewish community.
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- Highlights: Duplex 100m2 · Ashkenazi Synagogue · Ćumurija most
- Nearby: East Sarajevo (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 99 | 103 | 75 | 61 | 77 | 71 | 74 | 73 |
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Facts
- Officially inaugurated on September 30, 1902
- Designed by the celebrated Czech architect Karel Pařík
- One of Europe's first sacred buildings adopting a distinct Neo-Moorish style
- The exterior facade is painted in a highly characteristic antique pink
- Looted during World War II, but the main structure survived destruction
- Global Jewish communities funded comprehensive restorations during the 1990s
- The interior features a breathtaking star-studded domed ceiling
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Sights in the town Sarajevo Synagogue (10)
Drvenija most
Bridge over the Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, pedestrian bridge.
Mak Gallery
Gallery in Sarajevo, space for contemporary art exhibitions and projects.
Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina🏛 museum
Museum of literature of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shows literary and theater history collections.
Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo
Orthodox cathedral in Sarajevo, main church of the Serbian Orthodox community.
At mejdan
Archaeological site in Bosnia and Herzegovina, remains of a historic settlement.
Džamija Mjedenica
Mosque in Sarajevo, place of worship for the Muslim community in the Mjedenica district.
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