Groningen, NL

Stichting Folkingestraat Synagoge

An important synagogue, with beautiful interior decoration.

About this building

The interior especially shows the character of this building. The design is partly taken from the Semper synagogue in Dresden. The large round stained-glass window is striking, with its 'Tree of Life' symbolism. In 1943 the synagogue was closed as a house of prayer, and then reopened in 1945 but the building was in poor condition and too big for the Jewish community.

The shul was sold and now functions as dry cleaning and church space for the Apostolic Society, until in 1976 the Folkingestraat Synagogue Foundation was established with the aim of preserving and restoring the building. A large-scale restoration was started in 1979.

A small part of the synagogue is used as a prayer room and the rest of the building has been given a cultural purpose. In addition to services, there are exhibitions, concerts and lectures, often with a Jewish or regional touch.

Other nearby buildings

Evangelisch Lutherse Kerk

Evangelical Lutheran church building from 1696. In eclectic style built frontage with risalit from 1874, with risalit in which a relief in the shape of a swan, for the late 17th century (1696) hall church with gallery on three sides. The church has a richly carved pulpit 1696 with rear bulkhead and sounding board. Organ by Van Oeckelen, made in 1896.

Classical façade of the church in a modern and urban setting.

Remonstrantse Kerk

The Remonstrant church from 1883 was given a completely new destination in 2006. The church and outbuildings have since been widely used for meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, concerts and lectures.

Remonstrantse Kerk

Remonstrant Church in Groningen from 1883. Hall church with front tower in eclectic style. Since 1972 together with Association of Liberal Reformed. In 2005 extension and partly used as office. In January 2005 the restoration of the Remonstrant church on the (1883, H.Raamaker) started, under the direction of the Japanese architect Moriko Kira. The church remains a Remonstrant church, but the ancillary rooms are given a multifunctional purpose. In addition, it is possible to organize exhibitions and conferences there. And part of the church building is now the office of the Foundation Old Groningen Churches (SOGK). (53-05/56-06)

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