Grand Choral Synagogue, Saint Petersburg

Name: Grand Choral Synagogue
Address: Lermonovskiy Prospekt 2, Saint Petersburg, 190121, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 713-81-86

#112 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Grand Choral Synagogue, Saint Petersburg

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Facts and practical information

The Grand Choral Synagogue of Saint Petersburg is the third-largest synagogue in Europe. Other names include The Great Choral Synagogue of Saint Petersburg and The Edmond J Safra Grand Choral Synagogue. Sometimes it is simply referred to as the Saint Petersburg Synagogue or Bolshaya Sinagoga. It was built between 1880 and 1888, and consecrated in December 1893. The synagogue is located at 2 Lermontovskii Prospekt, Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Chief Rabbi of Saint Petersburg is Menachem Mendel Pewzner. Today the synagogue is a registered landmark and an architectural monument of federal importance. ()

Local name: Большая хоральная синагога Completed: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 59°55'30"N, 30°17'31"E

Address

Lermonovskiy Prospekt 2Адмиралтейский район (Коломна Коломна)Saint Petersburg 190121 Russia

Contact

+7 812 713-81-86

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Day trips

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Choral Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Mariinsky Theatre Second Stage, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Decabristov Bridge, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Torgovy Bridge, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Grand Choral Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Choral Synagogue:

Bus

Лермонтовский проспект • Lines: 2, 22, 6, 71 (3 min walk)
Мариинский театр • Lines: 100, 2, 22, 27, 3, 50, 6, 70, 71 (3 min walk)

Tram

Лермонтовский проспект • Lines: 16, 3 (10 min walk)
Садовая улица • Lines: 16 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

площадь Труда • Lines: 22, 5 (12 min walk)
Почтамтский переулок • Lines: 22, 5 (16 min walk)

Metro

Спасская • Lines: 4 (23 min walk)
Садовая • Lines: 5 (25 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (36 min walk)