Great Synagogue, Bucharest

Name: Great Synagogue
Address: 11 Adamache Street, Bucharest, Romania
Telephone: +40 787 584 104

#101 among attractions in Bucharest

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The Great Synagogue in Bucharest, Romania was raised in 1845 by the Polish-Jewish community. ()

Local name: Sinagoga Mare din București Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 44°25'46"N, 26°6'31"E

Address

11 Adamache StreetSector 3 (Evreiesc)Bucharest Romania

Contact

+40 787 584 104

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Day trips

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Great Synagogue open?

Great Synagogue is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Great Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Holocaust Museum, Bucharest (1 min walk), Jewish Museum, Bucharest (3 min walk), "Chief-Rabbi Dr. Moses Rosen" History Museum of the Jews in Romania, Bucharest (3 min walk), Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat, Bucharest (3 min walk).

How to get to Great Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Synagogue:

Tram

Piața Sfânta Vineri • Lines: 14, 40, 55 (2 min walk)
Piața Corneliu Coposu • Lines: 14, 40, 55 (5 min walk)

Bus

Piața Sfânta Vineri • Lines: 116, 117, 313, 385, 605 (3 min walk)
Sfânta Vineri • Lines: 605 (3 min walk)

Metro

Piața Unirii 2 • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)
Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Unirii • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (11 min walk)
Piața Rosetti • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (13 min walk)