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19-AUG-2008 zyziza

High Synagogue

High Synagogue was a Orthodox Judaism synagogue in Kazimierz, Kraków, Poland. It was called the "high" synagogue for many centuries for the simple reason that it was the tallest synagogue in the neighborhood. It was built in 1556-1563 in a simple Romanesque style with arched windows and exterior buttresses supporting the walls. The sanctuary walls feeature paintings of scenes in Jerusalem, including the "Tomb of the Israelite Kings," "Western Wall," and a handsome pair of lions in the small women's gallery.
the Jew not painted:

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marie-jose wolff21-Aug-2008 21:17
the Synagogue seems even higher and majestic with those splendid set of shades and light! V
marie-jose wolff21-Aug-2008 21:16
the synogogue seems even higher and majestic with those splendid set of shades and light! V
Paco López20-Aug-2008 15:14
Great!!!!!!!!!! BV!
Walter Otto Koenig20-Aug-2008 15:02
Nice shot. Very cool lighting. Great looking buildings. "V"
an nguyen20-Aug-2008 13:36
Gorgeous lighting. My kind of image. V