White Synagogue of Joniškis

Coordinates: 56°14′24″N 23°37′00″E / 56.24000°N 23.61667°E / 56.24000; 23.61667
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White Synagogue of Joniškis
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
StatusNot in use
Location
LocationLithuania Joniškis, Lithuania
Geographic coordinates56°14′24″N 23°37′00″E / 56.24000°N 23.61667°E / 56.24000; 23.61667
Architecture
StyleClassicism
Romanticism
Completed1823

The White Synagogue of Joniškis (Lithuanian: Joniškio Baltoji sinagoga) is a former synagogue in Joniškis, Lithuania. Located next to Red Synagogue of Joniškis.

History[edit]

In 1797 the permit to build a synagogue in Joniškis was granted.[1] Synagogue completed in 1823.[2]

After World War II, the synagogue was converted into warehouse, later on into gym.

Current state[edit]

The White Synagogue of Joniškis was renovated and re-opened to the public.

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