Stockholm Synagogue, Stockholm

The Great Synagogue of Stockholm is a full-on architectural sermon. Raised between 1867 and 1870, this landmark was the brainchild of Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander, an architect with a flair for the dramatic and a fondness for 鈥淥riental motifs鈥� (or, as he put it, a paraphrase of ancient styles). Imagine a rectangular sanctuary with four towers鈥攅ach one hiding a spiral staircase like a secret鈥攁nd you鈥檝e got a Scandinavian echo of the biblical Temple of Jerusalem. With seating for 850 souls, it鈥檚 long been the spiritual headquarters for Stockholm鈥檚 Jewish community.

And what's particularly fascinating鈥攖here鈥檚 more below. Literally. Beneath the synagogue lies the Jewish Community Library, a quiet powerhouse of multilingual knowledge, including the private library of Rabbi Marcus Ehrenpreis, who served as Sweden鈥檚 Chief Rabbi for nearly four decades. From Hebrew to French, and yes, a healthy dose of Swedish too, the collection is a literary buffet. The library also acts as a gallery, hosting exhibits and annual events focused on Jewish history and heritage.

Now, just outside the main sanctuary, a deeply moving tribute sits quietly but powerfully: the Holocaust Memorial. Carved into the wall between the synagogue and the community hall, it lists the names of over 8,000 Holocaust victims鈥攔elatives of Swedish Jews. In 1998, none other than King Carl XVI Gustaf himself unveiled it, marking its national weight with royal solemnity.

And in the basement, alongside all that knowledge, you鈥檒l also find a mikvah, a ritual bath added in 2017鈥攂ecause tradition doesn鈥檛 take a sabbatical...

Step inside and you鈥檒l find Hebrew inscriptions etched into the very walls, whispering stories of faith, resilience, and continuity. Recognized as one of the capital鈥檚 most historic buildings, the Great Synagogue proudly holds its place in the Swedish Registry of National Historical Buildings.

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Sight Name: Stockholm Synagogue
Sight Location: Stockholm, Sweden (See walking tours in Stockholm)
Sight Type: Religious
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