The Synagogue des Tournelles (french: Synagogue de la rue des Tournelles) is an

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synagogue in the

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of Paris. It was dedicated on 15 September 1876, which coincided with Jewish New Year celebrations in the month of

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The synagogue is built in Roman-

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style, and has been described as an architectural gem. The internal metallic framework is visible and was created by architect

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. The original congregation was mostly

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from the Alsace and Lorraine regions of eastern France. They were joined later by immigrants from Poland, Russia, and other countries of central Europe. In 1941, the synagogue was attacked as one of Paris synagogue attacks planned by the far-right Revolutionary Social Movement.

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