Choral Synagogue, Vilnius

Name: Choral Synagogue
Address: Pylimo g. 39, Vilnius, 01308, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 5 261 2523

#50 among attractions in Vilnius

Synagogue, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Choral Synagogue of Vilnius is the only synagogue in Vilnius that is still in use. The other synagogues were destroyed partly during World War II, when Lithuania was occupied by Nazi Germany, and partly by the Soviet authorities after the war. ()

Local name: Vilniaus choralinė sinagoga Completed: 1903 (121 years ago)Architectural style: Art Nouveau, EclecticismCoordinates: 54°40'34"N, 25°16'53"E

Address

Pylimo g. 39SenamiestisVilnius 01308 Lithuania

Contact

+370 5 261 2523

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Day trips

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Choral Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Church of All Saints, Vilnius (3 min walk), Church of Saint Nicholas, Vilnius (5 min walk), Zamelis Synagogue, Vilnius (5 min walk), Vilniaus evangelikų liuteronų bažnyčia, Vilnius (6 min walk).

How to get to Choral Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Choral Synagogue:

Bus

Vingriai • Lines: 53 (2 min walk)
Gėlių st. • Lines: 53, 89 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Vingriai • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (2 min walk)
Gėlių st. • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (4 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (12 min walk)