Skip to content
The World’s Sacred Places English
Saved 0
TemplestanThe World’s Sacred Places
Journey 0 Plan a Pilgrimage
SynagogueJudaism

Great Synagogue in Tykocin

Wielka Synagoga w Tykocinie · Tykocin Great Synagogue

Tykocin, Podlaskie, Poland

Seventeenth-century former synagogue conserved as a major Jewish heritage museum.

Visitor Rating

— / 5

Be the first visitor to rate this sacred place.

Rate this sacred place

Sacred Place Overview

About Great Synagogue in Tykocin

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Seventeenth-century former synagogue conserved as a major Jewish heritage museum. The synagogue dates to 1642 and retains the historic spatial arrangement of a synagogue prayer hall; it is now a museum rather than an active synagogue.

Sacred Place at a Glance

A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.

Place TypeSynagogue
Religious TraditionJudaism
LocationTykocin, Podlaskie, Poland
CountryPoland
Established / Period1642 (historic synagogue)
ArchitectureMannerist; early Baroque

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionJudaism

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

The synagogue dates to 1642 and retains the historic spatial arrangement of a synagogue prayer hall; it is now a museum rather than an active synagogue.

Editorial Context

Museum use, not ongoing weekly worship. Historical synagogue or museum interpretation should not be confused with a confirmed schedule of active congregational worship.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Mannerist; early Baroque

Report a Correction

Found outdated or incorrect information? Send a factual correction for editorial review.

Transparency

Information Status & Sources

Information Status

Status
Unverified
Last checked
October 15, 2026