Design
The brick synagogue was designed on the basis of a modified rectangle in style mixing neogothic with neorenaissance, eclecticism and the mauretian style; similar to the style of reformed Judaism synagogues in contemporary Germany.
The synagogue had a large dome with a cross-ribbed vault over the main prayer chamberm which was proceeded by a large entrance hall with offices and the chamber of marriage. The main chamber was topped with a lantern. Other characteristics elements included large decorated windows and small towers.
The main chamber could hold 1120 people; 670 males and 450 females.
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