Kadoorie Synagogue, Porto

Name: Kadoorie Synagogue
Address: Porto, Portugal

#38 among attractions in Porto

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The Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue is a synagogue of the Jewish community of Porto, situated in the civil parish of Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, the municipality of Porto, in the Portuguese northern district of Porto. Constructed along the Rua Guerra Junqueiro beginning in 1929 and inaugurated in 1938, it is the largest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula. ()

Local name: Sinagoga Kadoorie Completed: 1938 (87 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCapacity: 350Coordinates: 41°9'21"N, 8°38'13"W

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Serralves, Casa da Música, Estádio do Bessa, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis.

1.2 miW
Museum, Art museum
Serralves, Porto
31 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal, Serralves is a cultural beacon that beckons art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This renowned museum, surrounded by picturesque gardens, stands testament to contemporary creativity and natural beauty.
~1990 ftNE
Contemporary landmark concert hall
Casa da Música, Porto
10 min walk • Casa da Música stands as an iconic landmark in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Inaugurated in 2005, this unique concert hall has rapidly become a beacon of cultural life and a symbol of modernity in the historic city.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio do Bessa, Porto
14 min walk • Estádio do Bessa, a beacon of sport and culture, stands proudly in the bustling city of Porto, Portugal. This iconic sport venue is the home ground of Boavista FC, one of the country's most storied football clubs. With a history that spans back to its opening in 1911...
1 miSE
Art museum within an 18th-century palace
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Porto
25 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Porto, the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis stands as a beacon of culture and history. Housed in the Carrancas Palace, a former royal residence from the late 18th century, this prestigious museum is named after the renowned Portuguese...
0.6 miS
Bridge
Arrábida Bridge, Porto
16 min walk • The Arrábida Bridge stands as a testament to modern engineering and an iconic feature of Porto, Portugal's skyline. This remarkable bridge, completed in 1963, spans the Douro River, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall
Super Bock Arena, Porto
22 min walk • Super Bock Arena, an iconic sport venue located in the heart of Porto, Portugal, stands as a modern coliseum for diverse events ranging from high-stakes sports competitions to grand cultural performances. Formerly known as Pavilhão Rosa Mota, this multifunctional...
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Vinho do Porto, Porto
24 min walk • The Port Wine Museum is a museum located in Porto, Portugal. The museum recounts the history of port wine and its relevance to the city and the country. The museum is located in an 18th-century warehouse, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro, next to Douro River.
0.8 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Igreja de São Martinho de Cedofeita, Porto
21 min walk • The Church of Cedofeita is a medieval church in the civil parish of Cedofeita, municipality of Porto, in the northern Grande Porto Subregion of Portugal. The Church is a rare architectural example of a single-nave vaulted-ceiling temple, and the only one in the traditional Entre-Douro-e-Minho Province region of Portugal.
1.1 miSE
Park, Convention center, Event space
Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, Porto
29 min walk • The Porto Customshouse Congress Centre is a convention centre and former-customshouse situated in the civil parish in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern Portuguese municipality of Porto.
1.2 miSE
Fountain
Chafariz da Colher, Porto
30 min walk • The Fountain of Colher, is a fountain in the civil parish of Miragaia, in the municipality of Porto, under the level of the Rua Nova da Alfândega.
0.4 miE
Square
Rotunda da Boavista, Porto
11 min walk • Rotunda da Boavista, officially known as the Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque, is a large roundabout in Porto, Portugal. It honours Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque, a Portuguese soldier who fought in Africa during the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kadoorie Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Agramonte Cementery, Porto (5 min walk), College of the Marists, Porto (9 min walk), Jardim Botânico do Porto, Porto (10 min walk), Casa da Música, Porto (10 min walk).

How to get to Kadoorie Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kadoorie Synagogue:

Bus

Guerra Junqueiro • Lines: 503, 504 (1 min walk)
Planetário • Lines: 1M, 200, 204, 207, 209, 503 (6 min walk)

Tram

Bicalho • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Ponte da Arrábida • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Casa da Música • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (14 min walk)
Francos • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (17 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (34 min walk)