Beth Shalom Synagogue, Athens

Name: Beth Shalom Synagogue
Address: 5 Μελιδώνη, Athens, Greece

#113 among attractions in Athens

Synagogue, Greek Revival architecture

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Beth Shalom Synagogue is the principal synagogue of Athens, Greece. It was built in 1935 of white Pentelic marble, the architecture is an austere Greek Revival style; the building was renovated in 1975. The synagogue is managed by Rabbi Gabriel Negrin, who was elected by the council of Athens’ Jewish community following the death of the long time leader Jacob Arar in 2014. ()

Local name: Συναγωγή Μπεθ Σαλώμ Completed: 1935 (89 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°58'42"N, 23°43'13"E

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5 ΜελιδώνηΑθήνα 3 (Κεραμεικός)Athens Greece

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Beth Shalom Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos, Church of the Holy Apostles.

~1660 ftSE
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
9 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
~1000 ftS
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
5 min walk • The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
~1560 ftSE
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Stoa of Attalos stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of ancient Greece and serves as a bridge between past and present. This reconstructed Hellenistic stoa, originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon as a...
~1820 ftSE
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
9 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, is located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, next to the Stoa of Attalos, and can be dated to around the late 10th century.
~1180 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
6 min walk • The Herakleidon Museum, a non-profit cultural organization, was founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. It consists of two buildings in the historic district of Thissio, next to the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
~840 ftW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Athens
5 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral also called Greek-Catholic Cathedral of Athens is a Greek Byzantine Catholic cathedral in Athens, Greece.
~1520 ftSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
8 min walk • The Stoa Poikile or Painted Porch, originally called the Porch of Peisianax, was erected during the 5th century BC and was located on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Stoa Poikile was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and loot from wars displayed in it.
~1210 ftSE
Temple
Temple of Ares, Athens
6 min walk • The Temple of Ares was a sanctuary dedicated to Ares, located in the northern part of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Temple was identified as such by Pausanias but the ruins present today indicate a complex history.
~880 ftSW
Square
Thiseio, Athens
5 min walk • Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, 1.5 km southwest of downtown.
~290 ftNW
Ancient cemetery ruins
Kerameikos, Athens
2 min walk • Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
~1080 ftSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple
Temple of Apollo Patroos, Athens
6 min walk • The Temple of Apollo Patroos is a small ruined temple of Ionic order built in 340–320 BCE. It is 10 m wide and 16.5 m long, and is located north-west of the Ancient Agora of Athens, near the Stoa of Zeus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beth Shalom Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery, Athens (1 min walk), Etz Chaim Synagogue, Athens (2 min walk), Kerameikos, Athens (2 min walk), Funerary naiskos of Aristonautes, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Beth Shalom Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beth Shalom Synagogue:

Bus

Αγιοι Ασωματοι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (1 min walk)
Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (3 min walk)

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (3 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)
Θερμοπυλών • Lines: 21 (5 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (22 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (26 min walk)

Train

Rouf (24 min walk)
Athens (26 min walk)