Peitav Synagogue, Riga

Name: Peitav Synagogue
Address: Riga, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 214 507

#130 among attractions in Riga

Art Nouveau architecture, Synagogue

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The Peitav Synagogue or Peitav-Shul is the only synagogue in Riga to have survived the Holocaust and to be currently active. It is a center of the Latvian Jewish community and recognized by the Latvian government as an architectural monument of national significance. ()

Local name: Rīgas sinagogas Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 56°55'49"N, 24°4'8"E

Address

Zemgales (Āgenskalns)Riga Latvia

Contact

+371 67 214 507

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

Nearby attractions include: Akmens tilts, Latvian Railway History Museum, Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, National Library of Latvia.

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Museum, History museum
Latvian Railway History Museum, Riga
31 min walk • The Latvian Railway History Museum in Riga offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of railway transport within the country and the broader context of European rail history. Nestled in the heart of Latvia's capital, this museum is a treasure trove for rail...
0.8 miNE
Memorial
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga
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1.3 miNE
Event space, Library
National Library of Latvia, Riga
33 min walk • The National Library of Latvia, also known as Castle of Light, is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918.
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Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
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Church
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Riga
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Market, Shopping
Āgenskalns Market, Riga
11 min walk • Āgenskalns Market is the oldest marketplace on the left bank of Daugava in Riga. Āgenskalns Market’s building is one of the examples of 20th-century rational Art Nouveau.
0.9 miN
56°56'35"N • 24°3'59"E
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~1180 ftN
Neighbourhood
Āgenskalns, Riga
6 min walk • Āgenskalns is a district in Riga, located on the left bank of the Daugava, an old neighbourhood, mainly built in the late 19th to early 20th century. The total area of Āgenskalns is 4,6 km², which is a lot less than other districts of Riga.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Torņakalns, Riga
15 min walk • Torņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia. Located on the western bank of the Daugava River. The name Torņakalns derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alarm the city of Riga in case of emergency and unwelcomed intruders about to cross the river.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peitav Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include St. Albert's Church, Riga (1 min walk), Āgenskalns, Riga (6 min walk), Āgenskalns Market, Riga (11 min walk), Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejs, Riga (12 min walk).

How to get to Peitav Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peitav Synagogue:

Trolleybus

Paula Stradiņa slimnīca • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Tukuma iela • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Bus

Paula Stradiņa slimnīca • Lines: 371, 44, 7, 8 (4 min walk)
Mārupes iela • Lines: 44, 7, 8 (4 min walk)

Tram

Āgenskalna tirgus • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Pārslas iela • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Train

Torņakalns (20 min walk)
Zasulauks (25 min walk)