Trutnov, synagoga

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Side street Struze stood since 1885 synagogue, built in the Moorish style designed by Konrad Trutnov builder Kühn. Its construction was element of the emancipation of the Jewish community, which had numbered in around three hundred persons. Synagogue rectangular plan dimensions of 21 x 14 m to the west dominated over the main entrance tower dome. Inside were 176 seats designated for men only. 160 of them were rented out to members of the Jewish community Trutnov. The proceeds from renting seats went to the upkeep of the synagogue. The remaining 16 seats were reserved for guests. The stairs could ascend to the side balconies disposing of 120 seats reserved for women. Into this chamber was entered through spiral staircase. The interior of the synagogue decorated wooden altar, pulpit and two artfully made candelabra with 24 arms. The entire temple area illuminated 24ramenný large chandelier with a hundred bulbs. Religious ceremonies in the synagogue secured until 1938 Trutnov rabbi.