Great Synagogue, Copenhagen

Name: Great Synagogue
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 12 88 68

#243 among attractions in Copenhagen

Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites

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The Great Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The synagogue is defined by its unique architecture around the Ark. During the first half of the 19th century, synagogues continued to be built in the classical tradition, but there began to be a revival of Greek and Roman architecture. The Great Synagogue in Copenhagen is one of a few synagogues of its period to use Egyptian elements in the columns, ceiling and cornice over the ark. ()

Local name: Københavns Synagoge Completed: 1833 (191 years ago)Architectural style: Egyptian revivalCoordinates: 55°40'52"N, 12°34'25"E

Address

Indre By (Synagogens)Copenhagen Denmark

Contact

+45 33 12 88 68

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Day trips

Great Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Rundetaarn.

~930 ftSE
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Strøget, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets and a quintessential shopping district. Stretching approximately 1.1 kilometers, this bustling thoroughfare is a vibrant mosaic of high-street shops, exclusive...
~1240 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
~1870 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~490 ftE
17th-century tower with observatory
Rundetaarn, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Round Tower, formerly Stellaburgis Hafniens, is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory.
~1460 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Strædet is the colloquial name of a popular shopping and café street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Højbro Plads on Strøget at its eastern end with Regnbuepladsen next to City Hall to the west. The official street names are Læderstræde, Kompagnistræde and Farvergade.
~560 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Trinitatis Church is located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the 17th century Trinitatis Complex, which includes the Rundetårn astronomical observatory tower and the Copenhagen University Library, in addition to the church.
~750 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
~550 ftE
Memorial
J.H. Wessel, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Johannes Ewald and Johan Hermann Wessel Memorial is located next to the Round Tower and Trinitatis Church, just off Købmagergade, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Johannes Ewald and Johan Herman Wessel were two of the leading Danish poets of the 18th century.
~1760 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Grand Theatre, located in Mikkel Bryggers Gade, a small side street off Strøget, is one of the oldest cinemas in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cinema is based in the rear side of the Palace Hotel complex on City Hall Square. The building was completed to an Art Deco design by Anton Rosen in 1910.
~1880 ftSE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
10 min walk • The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center is an arts centre in Copenhagen which occupies the former St. Nicholas Church, one of the city's most conspicuous landmarks. It is situated on Højbro Plads a few steps away from Amagertorv and Strøget. The church building is noted for its fanciful Neo-Baroque 90 m long spire.
~1570 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Kunstforeningen, now officially called Gammel Strand after its address, is an exhibition space and non-profit membership organization located at Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Krystalgade, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Peder Hvitfeldts Stræde, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Copenhagen University Library, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Fiolstræde, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Great Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Synagogue:

Bus

Nørreport Station • Lines: 5C (5 min walk)
Nørreport St. • Lines: 14, 150S, 15E, 184, 185, 350S, 5C, 6A (5 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (5 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (14 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (5 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (6 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (19 min walk)