Launceston Synagogue
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The Launceston Synagogue, built in 1844, located in Launceston, Tasmania
is a rare example of an Egyptian style synagogue
. The style enjoyed a brief period of popularity in the 1840s.
The building is in the care of the National Trust of Australia
.
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart...
is a rare example of an Egyptian style synagogue
Synagogue
A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer. This use of the Greek term synagogue originates in the Septuagint where it sometimes translates the Hebrew word for assembly, kahal...
. The style enjoyed a brief period of popularity in the 1840s.
The building is in the care of the National Trust of Australia
National Trust of Australia
The Australian Council of National Trusts is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage....
.