Great Choral Synagogue, Riga

Name: Great Choral Synagogue
Address: Gogola iela 25, Riga, 1050, Latvia
Telephone: +371 6(0)7 283 484

#65 among attractions in Riga

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The Great Choral Synagogue on Gogoļa iela was the largest synagogue in Riga, until it was burned down on 4 July 1941. ()

Local name: Rīgas Horālā sinagoga Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 56°56'33"N, 24°7'35"E

Address

Gogola iela 25Latgales (Maskavas Forštate)Riga 1050 Latvia

Contact

+371 6(0)7 283 484

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

Nearby attractions include: Palladium Riga, Riga Central Market, Galerija Centrs, St. Francis Church.

0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
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~860 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Choral Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Church of Jesus, Riga (3 min walk), Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church, Riga (5 min walk), Riga Central Market, Riga (10 min walk), Spīķeri - radošais kvartāls, Riga (10 min walk).

How to get to Great Choral Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Choral Synagogue:

Trolleybus

Dzirnavu iela • Lines: 13, 15, 19, 4 (6 min walk)
Gogoļa iela • Lines: 15, 19, 4 (4 min walk)

Bus

Dzirnavu iela • Lines: 18, 304, 316, 333 (2 min walk)
Gogoļa iela • Lines: 18, 304, 316, 333 (4 min walk)

Tram

Elijas iela • Lines: 3, 7 (5 min walk)
Turgeņeva iela • Lines: 3, 7 (7 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (8 min walk)
Vagonu parks (29 min walk)