The former Sabile Synagogue is now the Sabile Arts, Culture, and Tourism Center of the Talsi Municipality, which has become a contemporary and professional space for art, hosting local and international exhibitions, concerts, and promoting tourism. The center caters to a wide audience for cultural activities, ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage, cultural education processes, active and cultural tourism activities.

History of the Sabile Synagogue:

The Sabile synagogue is a building of the Sabile Jewish community. This masonry building was built in 1890, but the foundations were laid as early as 1875. The Sabile Jewish synagogue was used for its intended purpose until World War II.

During the Soviet times, the synagogue was converted into a sports hall and the building came under the ownership of the Sabile Fruit and Vegetable Factory.

In 2000, the “Abavas Valley” foundation and sculptor Ojārs Arvīds Feldbergs purchased the former Sabile synagogue from SIA “Sabile Fruit and Vegetable Factory”. The building was partially restored with the support of the Latvian State Inspectorate for Protection of Cultural Monuments and the Swedish National Heritage Board. The synagogue’s balcony, which was dismantled during the Soviet times, was also restored.

In 2016, the former synagogue and the adjacent annex became the property of the Talsi Municipality. The building was granted the status of a state architectural monument.

From 2018 to 2020, with its own funds and by attracting funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERAF) project No. 5.5.1.0/17/I/008 “Jacob’s Way Heritage and Art Creation Magnets”, the Talsi Municipality restored the former synagogue building and its annex, as well as the Sabile city square.

Opening hours of the Sabile Art, Culture, and Tourism Center 2024:

From October 1st to April 30th:                        From May 1st to September 30th:

Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM         Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM                        Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed on Sunday and Monday.                       Closed on Monday