Ancient synagogue, Barcelona

Name: Ancient synagogue
Address: Carrer de Marlet 5, Barcelona, 08002, Spain
Telephone: +34 933 17 07 90

#107 among attractions in Barcelona

Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue

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The Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona is believed to be an ancient synagogue located in the centre of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has been described as one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. After many centuries of use for other purposes, the building re-opened as a synagogue and museum in 2002. No congregation prays regularly at the Sinagoga Major, but it is used for festive occasions. ()

Local name: Sinagoga Mayor de Barcelona Completed: IV centuryCoordinates: 41°22'57"N, 2°10'33"E

Address

Carrer de Marlet 5Ciutat Vella (El Barri Gòtic)Barcelona 08002 Spain

Contact

+34 933 17 07 90

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Day trips

Ancient synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Rambla, Barcelona Cathedral, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Liceu.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ancient synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona (2 min walk), Museu del Calçat, Barcelona (2 min walk), Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona (2 min walk), Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona (2 min walk).

How to get to Ancient synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ancient synagogue:

Bus

La Rambla - Liceu • Lines: 59, N9, V13 (5 min walk)
Via Laietana - Pl. Ramon Berenguer • Lines: 47, N28, N8, V15, V17 (5 min walk)

Metro

Liceu • Lines: L3 (5 min walk)
Jaume I • Lines: L4 (5 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (13 min walk)
Barcelona - Estació de França (14 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (16 min walk)
Barcelona (27 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (22 min walk)
Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica • Lines: T4 (24 min walk)