Red Synagogue of Joniškis
The Red Synagogue of Joniškis (Lithuanian: Joniškio Raudonoji sinagoga) is a former synagogue in Joniškis, Lithuania. Located next to White Synagogue of Joniškis.
| Red Synagogue of Joniškis | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Status | Not in use |
| Location | |
| Location |  Joniškis, Lithuania |
| Geographic coordinates | 56°14′25″N 23°37′01″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Classicism Romanticism |
| Completed | 1865 |
History
In 1797 the permit to build a synagogue in Joniškis was granted.[1] Synagogue completed in 1865.[2]
After World War II, the synagogue was converted into warehouse, later on into gym.
Current state
In 1997 building listed in Protected Cultural Objects list.[3]
The Red Synagogue of Joniškis was renovated and re-opened to the public in 2011.
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