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Zholkovskaya Synagogue, Ukraine

From series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”
Year: 1698.

Famous Zholkovskaya Synagogue is located in the Ukrainian city of Zhovkva. It is also considered a religious monument of world significance. The very first synagogue was built on its site in the early 17th century. It was located in a small wooden building. It lasted less than ten years. It was destroyed by fire like many other wooden buildings in the city. The decision to build a new stone synagogue was made in 1635.

However, it was possible to start construction much later. The Zholkovskaya Synagogue was consecrated in 1698. It was significantly expanded in the 18th century. The synagogue acquired its current interior in 1908. Its large-scale reconstruction took place at the beginning of the 20th century. The gorgeous painting was applied to its walls during the reconstruction. The synagogue building was partially destroyed during World War II. The historical building was used as a warehouse in the post-war period until the 90s of the last century. The unique Renaissance building has only recently regained its former status. It managed to maintain its unique appearance and part of the unique interior design despite a long and difficult history.

You can also see powerful supporting columns and polychrome paintings preserved on the walls, as well as a beautiful Baroque altar in the hall. A very beautiful two-story gallery is located in the western part of the synagogue. Restoration of the religious monument is still ongoing. Zholkovskaya Synagogue is located in the heart of the picturesque historic district. Many other outstanding attractions and cultural sites are located near it. Next - Templo Libertad Synagogue


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ATM bankomat: 'Bankomat Rayffayzen Bank Avalʹ' located in 0.11 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Avtoozdoba Prykrasy Na Vesilʹni Avtomobili' is located in 21 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Anp' in 1.44 km
Supermarket: 'Kolibris' in 0.17 km
Parking: 'Parkuvalʹnyy Maydanchyk' in 19 km
Apotheek: 'Apteka' in 0.11 km
Police station: 'Zhovkva Police Department' in 0.46 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ukrainian cuisine restaurant "Tavern"' in 0.18 km
Railway station: 'Nesteriv-L'vivs'kyi station' in 0.88 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Lviv International Airport LWO - in 27 km
 »  Jasionka Airport RZE - in 139 km
 »  Ivano-Frankivsk Airport IFO - in 140 km
 »  Uzhhorod International Airport UDJ - in 200 km
 »  Kosice Airport KSC - in 250 km
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Best hotels near Zholkovskaya Synagogue

Hotel Styl

Located in 0 km from Zholkovskaya Synagogue
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Rooms: 50
Rooms at Hotel Styl are warmly decorated and feature a TV, sofa bed and a private bathroom. Some include a flat-screen TV. Hotel Styl's restaurant … More: photo, rates and booking
Akvarel

Located in 1 km from Zholkovskaya Synagogue
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Rooms: 30
Each bright room at Akvarel is decorated in brown colours and includes a balcony. Slippers and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms. Akvarel … More: photo, rates and booking
Getmanskij Zajizd

Located in 14 km from Zholkovskaya Synagogue
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Rooms: 3
The comfortable rooms are simply decorated. They feature a private bathroom with shower. Cafes are 1.5 km away from Getmanskij Zajizd. The property … More: photo, rates and booking
Priluki Hotel

Located in 17 km from Zholkovskaya Synagogue
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Rooms: 4
Every room at Priluki is decorated in bright tones and includes a wardrobe. Shared bathrooms come with a shower. Priluki's restaurant serves … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Zholkovskaya Synagogue - Lviv

Workshops allowing to learn a lot of new things are in great demand among tourists. In particular, if you want to learn how to cook dishes like a Ukrainian, be sure to check out Sil 'Ukrainian Cooking Class or Yurashki Studio. For the sweet tooth, there is no better place than "Caramel Manufactory". Here you can watch how sweets are made and see the result in the form of magnificent delicious figures in the end. And, of course, taste the sweets. Exciting excursions and tours will help spend time in Lviv actively. For example, ecological tours with hikes through the picturesque surroundings of the city are popular with many travelers.

Karetnyy Dvir is a great place for those who wish to learn horse riding and watch magnificent shows featuring graceful horses. However, you can learn to ride a pony or horse (depending on the age) in another place - Maria Brodskaya Riding School. Want to learn how to shoot a rifle? Welcome to LSK shooting range! Want to plunge into the virtual world? It'd be useful to mention VR Cube where a virtual reality station is at visitors' disposal. Those who wish to assure themselves that “fear has big eyes” must visit Insomnia Panic Room and get a surge of the extreme hormone leaving only the most pleasant memories.
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