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The synagogue, built in 1729 where Bernard Mahler (1827-1889) and Marie Mahler-Herrmann (1837-1889) were married (18-02-1857). The ceremony of Gustav’s circumcision took place here on 14-07-1860. See document in 1860-1860 House Gustav Mahler Kaliste – House No. 9 (Birthplace).

Reconstructed in the 1990s, since September 2000 a concert- and exhibition hall. Potoce street.

The Synagogue is situated in close proximity of Husovo nám?stí at Na potoce street. It was built in the year 1739 as a replacement to the Synagogue of 1606, which was destroyed by fire. This ground level building is of Country Baroque style. Inside of the arch, there are plastering decorations and a female gallery. The Jewish community of Ledec disappeared in 1942 as a result of the removal of Jews to concentrations camps.

Ledec nad Sazavou. Synagogue.

Ledec nad Sazavou. Synagogue.

Ledec nad Sazavou. Synagogue.

Ledec nad Sazavou. Synagogue (right) and House Abraham Herrmann II (left).

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