The largest Czech synagogue was built in 1893 for the growing Jewish community in Pilsen, according to the design of Pilsen architect Emanuel Klotz. At the same time, a rabbinic court was built in the courtyard. Religious life in the synagogue continued even after the war, until 1971. After that, the synagogue was closed and left to its own fate. The rabbinical house served as the seat of an agricultural enterprise until restitution in the 1990s. So far, a use for it has been sought in vain and its condition was in a state of disrepair before the reconstruction. The first stage of restoration took place in 1994-96. The traces of World War II have been erased. The roof and outer shell of the synagogue were repaired, and many felt that the synagogue was completely repaired, but there were no funds left for the interior. The current restoration project of the Great Synagogue from 2019-2022 dealt with the restoration of the interior, but also included the restoration of the rabbinical house and the adjacent courtyard. Substantial work at the synagogue included the restoration of interior paintings, restoration of interior equipment, electrical installations and the purchase of new lighting. A hydraulically raised podium was built in the floor, as many cultural events are held here. On the side emporiums is an interactive exposition on the theme “Jews lived here”, the exposition is primarily devoted to the Jewish monuments of the Pilsen region. The rabbi’s house underwent a complete reconstruction and the premises are now being used by the Jewish community. In addition to administrative facilities, there is a social hall, an exhibition hall and a brand new mikveh.

Built up area: 1896,0 + 206,0m2
Enclosed area: 34128 + 2778,0m3
The size of the treated area: 2961,0m2