Spanish Small Temple Explained

The Spanish Small Temple also Cahal Cicu^[1] synagogue also Templul mic spaniol „Ca’al Cicu”, built in 1846^[2] was located on 37 Banu Maracine Street in Bucharest, Romania.^[3]

History

The building was devastated by the far-right Legionaries in 1941.The synagogue was rebuilt after the war. However, in 1986 the building was demolished to make room for the Union Boulevard in Bucharest.^[3]

See also

• History of the Jews in Romania.
• List of synagogues in Romania.
• List of synagogues in Bucharest.

Notes and References

1. ,Bucharest Tourist Guide (Ghid turistic București): Pocket Edition by Nicolae Sfetcu - 2015: Sinagoga Cahal Cicu / Spanish Small Temple online
2. Fostul cartier evreiesc din Bucuresti https://www.bucurestiivechisinoi.ro/2010/12/fostul-cartier-evreiesc-din-bucuresti/ Templul mic spaniol „Ca’al Cicu” 1846;
3. Unknown Bucharest: (romanian language) "Templul Mic Spaniol "Ca'al Cicu", fost pe Strada Banu Maracine 37. A fost grav afectat de legionari in 1941. Dupa cutremurul din 1977, templul a fost renovat si redeschis in 1978. In 1986, a fost demolat." (english: The Little Spanish Temple "Ca'al Cicu", on Banu Maracine Street 37. It was badly damaged by legionaries in 1941. After the 1977 earthquake, the temple was renovated and reopened in 1978. In 1986, it was demolished.) online