| Zamelis Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 Lower part of the abandoned synagogue | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Status | Not in use |
| Location | |
| Location |  Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Materials | Bricks |
The Zamelis Synagogue (Lithuanian : Zamelio sinagoga) is a former synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania. [1]
The Synagogue was built at the beginning of the 19th century, between 1817 and 1833. It was actively used until 1940. [2] After World War II it was used as a warehouse and apartment complex. At the end of the 20th century, the building was abandoned.
In 2015 the reconstruction works in the abandoned synagogue started. [2] [3] [4]
Currently the building is not used for religious activities, but hosts various cultural events. [5]
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