Restoration of the Green Synagogue of Rezekne, including the creation of Wooden Architecture Heritage Centre and an exhibition on the Jewish cultural heritage

The building has turned from an unused slum into the pearl of the Latgale region that will be attraction both for the inhabitants of the city and the region, and for the tourists. Will promote the image of the city and the region both on the national level and abroad, thus fostering tourism development. The function of the venue – the centre of wooden architecture – will enhance peoples’ awareness about the preservation and renovation possibilities of the historic and modern wooden buildings.

Supported financing

Local co-financing

Rezultāti

Knowledge and skills of the 95 students and the staff of Rezekne and Norway (Sam Eyde Vocational school) educational establishments on wooden restoration issues has been increased

Restoration of the Green Synagogue of Rezekne

Establishment of Wooden Architecture Heritage Centre

Establishment of Jewish culture heritage virtual exposition

The project “Restoration of Rezekne Green Synagogue including development of wooden architecture center and exposition of Jewish culture heritage””EEZLV04/INP/2013/5benefits from a 711 437 EUR grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway though the EEA Grants. Funded by EEA/Norway Grants (85%), the Latvian ministry of culture (10%) and Rezekne municipality (5%).