Ankara Synagogue

Ankara Synagogue
View of Ankara Synagogue
Location in Turkey
Basic information
Location Turkey Ankara, Turkey
Geographic coordinates 39°56′08″N 32°51′38″E / 39.9355°N 32.8605°E / 39.9355; 32.8605Coordinates: 39°56′08″N 32°51′38″E / 39.9355°N 32.8605°E / 39.9355; 32.8605
Affiliation Judaism
Architectural description
Architectural type Synagogue
Date established 63 BCE
Capacity 100 worshippers

The Ankara Synagogue (Turkish: Ankara Sinegogu) is the largest synagogue in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. It was built between 63 BCE in Ulus. The synagogue, which has been open for about 750 years, is the only Jewish mausoleum in Ankara.[1]

See also

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References

  1. Renata Sibel Yolak. "Ankara Yahudileri" (in Turkish). 2017-02-04, salom.com.tr.
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