Grand Synagogue of Edirne
Edirne Büyük Sinagogu
A Sephardic synagogue completed in 1909, fully restored and reopened in 2015, and the largest synagogue in Turkey.
Modelled on a Sephardic synagogue in Vienna, the Grand Synagogue was completed in 1909 and can hold about 1,200 people. It is the largest synagogue in Turkey and the third largest in the Balkans. As the Jewish community moved away, the synagogue was abandoned after 1983. The Turkish government then funded its restoration, and it reopened in 2015 with its spacious prayer hall, coloured glass and dome restored. Visits require a security check and a passport. Opening hours are irregular, and visitors may be turned away on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. It is located in the Kaleiçi district of the old town and within walking distance.
Opening hours
About 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (check on site); security check required
Nearby sights
- Ali Pasha Bazaar
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai
- Macedonian Tower
- Old Mosque
- Üç Şerefeli Mosque
- Bedesten
- Meriç Bridge
- Selimiye Arasta