Synagogue in Gorlice

The synagogue in Gorlicach, located on Strażacka Street, was built in the 19th century on the initiative of local Hasidic groups. It was an important religious building, reflecting the Jewish architecture of that period, with characteristic stylistic elements. Unfortunately, during World War II, the synagogue was devastated by the Nazis, marking a dramatic chapter in its history. After the war, the building lost its original purpose and was converted into a fire station, which erased traces of its religious and cultural significance. In 2012, the synagogue was sold by the municipal office to the owner of a wedding venue, Stanisław Mucha-Słomski. A few years later, in 2016, the building was demolished, and a new private service facility was constructed in its place. The history of the synagogue in Gorlicach is thus an example not only of the complex fate of religious buildings but also of the gradual fading of memory regarding Jewish heritage in Poland.