The Great Synagogue in Pilsen is located outside the historical center, but it is impossible to pass. It is located a few meters from the Opera House on a busy avenue. This is one of the largest and most spacious of the Jewish temples in the world. According to estimates of local guides in Pilsen synagogue simultaneously placed about 2 thousand people.

The synagogue was built in 1892 by order of the local Jewish community. Magnificent facades, tall towers, domed synagogue owes to the genius of the architect Emmanuel Klotz. A careful consideration in its design can be seen elements characteristic of Moorish architecture, as well as parts used in the construction of Romanesque and Gothic buildings. All this fancy decorative mixture does synagogue is very harmonious and elegant.

According to architect's drawings of the height of the towers flanking the main entrance, was equal to 65 meters, but in reality the tower rises only 45 meters. This amendment was made in the project at the request of the municipal government, which did not wish to be close to the magnificent cathedral exceeding its height synagogue.

Such a large synagogue was appropriate in the city at the beginning of the XX century a lot of Jews lived. Unfortunately, the events of World War II have significantly reduced their numbers, so now the synagogue is visited by about 70 people. For services allocated just one small room. The main, ornate hall is now used for a variety of festive events: performances of musicians, singers, actors.