Kahal Shalom Synagogue, Rhodes

Name: Kahal Shalom Synagogue
Address: Simmiou & Dossiadou street, Rhodes, 851 00, Greece
Telephone: +30 2241 022364

#6 among attractions in Rhodes

Sacred and religious sites, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is a Sephardic synagogue in La Juderia, the Jewish quarter of the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is the oldest synagogue in Greece today. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1577 (447 years ago)Coordinates: 36°26'32"N, 28°13'49"E

Address

Simmiou & Dossiadou streetRhodes 851 00 Greece

Contact

+30 2241 022364

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Diagoras Stadium, Aquarium.

0.4 miNW
Rebuilt 14th-century castle and museum
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Rhodes
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~1400 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes
7 min walk • Nestled within the medieval walls of the Old Town of Rhodes, the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is a treasure trove of history that beckons travelers from around the world. Housed in the former Hospital of the Knights of Saint John, the museum is an architectural...
~1550 ftSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Football
Diagoras Stadium, Rhodes
8 min walk • The Municipal Stadium of Rhodes "Diagoras", with its original Italian name Arena Del Sole, is a football and cycling stadium in the city of Rhodes and is the seat of the General Assembly of Diagoras Rhodes and AS. Rhodes. It is well-lit, has a bike path and a covered roof at gates 1 and 2.
1.2 miNW
Small aquarium with unique architecture
Aquarium, Rhodes
30 min walk • The Aquarium of Rhodes is a research centre, aquarium and museum in Rhodes, Greece. It was built in the 1930s, when the island was under the Italian rule and is currently administered by the National Centre of Marine Research.
1 miW
Historic site of an ancient settlement
Acropolis of Rhodes, Rhodes
26 min walk • The Acropolis of Rhodes is an acropolis dating from the Classical Greek period located approximately 3 kilometers from the centre of the city of Rhodes, Rhodes.
~1430 ftNW
Archaeological site, Gothic architecture
Fortifications of Rhodes, Rhodes
7 min walk • The fortifications of the town of Rhodes are shaped like a defensive crescent around the medieval town and consist mostly of a modern fortification composed of a huge wall made of an embankment encased in stone, equipped with scarp, bastions, moat, counterscarp and glacis.
1 miNW
36°27'19"N • 28°13'20"E
Elli Beach, Rhodes
26 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool, Beach
~0 ftS
Museum
Jewish Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes
1 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Rhodes is a museum on the island of Rhodes, eastern Greece. It was established by Aron Hasson in 1997 to preserve the Jewish history and culture of the Jews of Rhodes.
0.4 miW
Mosque, History museum
Suleymaniye Mosque, Rhodes
11 min walk • The Suleymaniye Mosque or the Mosque of Suleiman was a mosque originally built after the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes in 1522 and reconstructed in 1808. It was named by the Sultan Suleiman to commemorate his conquest of Rhodes.
~1900 ftSW
Architecture, Church
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Rhodes
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~710 ftSE
Bridge
Rhodes Footbridge, Rhodes
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kahal Shalom Synagogue open?

Kahal Shalom Synagogue is open:

Monday 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kahal Shalom Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Jewish Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes (1 min walk), Rhodes Footbridge, Rhodes (4 min walk), Old town, Rhodes (7 min walk), Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes (7 min walk).

How to get to Kahal Shalom Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kahal Shalom Synagogue:

Ferry

Rhodos • Lines: Πειραιάς - Πάρος - Κάλυμνος - Κω, Πειραιάς - Σαντορίνη (Αθήνιος) -, Πειραιάς - Σύρος - Πάτμος - Λέρο (6 min walk)