The congregation was founded by Jews who settled in the Ottoman Empire after being expelled from Majorca.

[3] The synagogue was in regular use until 1975, when it was closed due to financial constraints.

[3] However, according to the Turkish government, the building is still used for special events and for washing the dead.

[5][6] Media related to Büyük Sinagog at Wikimedia Commons

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