Monastir Synagogue, Thessaloniki

Name: Monastir Synagogue
Address: 35 Siggrou, Thessaloniki, 54630, Greece

#54 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The Monastir Synagogue is a historic synagogue of the once vibrant Jewish community in Thessaloniki. ()

Local name: Συναγωγή Μοναστηριωτών Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 40°38'23"N, 22°56'31"E

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35 SiggrouΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessalonike)Thessaloniki 54630 Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Hagios Demetrios, Aristotelous Square, Hagia Sophia, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monastir Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Hamza Bey Mosque, Thessaloniki (4 min walk), Government House, Thessaloniki (4 min walk), Bey Hamam, Thessaloniki (6 min walk), Church of Panagia Chalkeon, Thessaloniki (6 min walk).

How to get to Monastir Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monastir Synagogue:

Bus

Πλατεια Αντιγονιδων • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Ιωνοσ Δραγουμη • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)

Metro

Βενιζέλου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (5 min walk)
Δημοκρατίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (11 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (15 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (20 min walk)
Thessaloniki Freight Station (24 min walk)