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The Göteborg Synagogue shows a blend of Renaissance and Byzantine architectural styles. The massive stone Synagogue features large arched windows on the ground floor, double arched windows on the second floor and triple arched windows on the third floor. Four Byzantine styled turrets arise from each of the four corners of the edifice.

Black wrought iron fencing surrounds the property. Inside, the prayer room is impressive with the sweeping archways, columns, detailed woodwork, and Byzantine artwork painted with tremendous intricacy all over the ceiling, columns, both stories of the women’s galleries, and walls. The bimah at the front of the prayer room is a raised platform with a turned wood balustrade. Against the wall is the elegant Aron Kodesh, flanked on either side by columns with Corinthian pillars. The crosshead and pediment have a Moorish flair and the entire Aron Kodesh is painted with detailed Byzantine artwork.

Two tablets featuring the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew sit on top of the Aron Kodesh. A large wood tivah (reader’s desk) sits on the platform in front of the Aron Kodesh. Large, elegant gold, lit menorahs sit on either side of the wood balustrade. The two-storied women’s galleries runs along both the sides and back of the prayer room, supported by columns running from the ceiling to the floor.

Three stories of arched windows along the side walls fill the sanctuary with light and three magnificent arched, stained glass windows sit in the arch above the Aron Kodesh. Graceful, multi-armed brass chandeliers are situated throughout the prayer room. Simply carved wood benches fill the sanctuary.