Synagogue of Philippopolis

The synagogue run-ins are located on Maria Luiza Blvd, in the city of Plovdiv, in modern-day Bulgaria.

Built in the 3rd century AD, the synagogue is the only ancient Jewish temple found in Bulgaria.

The synagogue was built in the beginning of the 3rd century AD during the reign of the Severan dynasty as a basilica-like building with three naves (a central one and two aisles).

The floor mosaics depicted images of Menorah and palm branch which are symbolic for the Jewish community and other geometrical shapes.

The mosaic floor of the building was removed and restored and, since 2016, has been on permanent display at the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum.

Mosaic fragment from the ancient synagogue of Philippopolis in the Regional Archeological Museum of Plovdiv