Central Synagogue of Aleppo, Aleppo

Name: Central Synagogue of Aleppo
Address: Aleppo, Syria

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The Central Synagogue of Aleppo, also known as the Great Synagogue of Aleppo, Joab's Synagogue or Al-Bandara Synagogue, has been a Jewish place of worship since the 5th century C.E. in Aleppo. When it functioned, it was considered the main synagogue of the Syrian Jewish community. The synagogue is noted as being the location where the Aleppo codex was housed for over five hundred years until it was removed during the 1947 Aleppo pogrom, during which the synagogue was burned. This synagogue still stands. ()

Alternative names: Completed: IX centuryCoordinates: 36°12'0"N, 37°9'0"E

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Which popular attractions are close to Central Synagogue of Aleppo?

Nearby attractions include Al-Madina Souq, Aleppo (1 min walk), Bab Antakeya, Aleppo (3 min walk), Al-Qaiqan Mosque, Aleppo (4 min walk), Bab al-Jinan, Aleppo (5 min walk).

How to get to Central Synagogue of Aleppo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Synagogue of Aleppo:

Bus

المنشية الجديدة (3 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (6 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (26 min walk)