Great Choral Synagogue, Kyiv

Name: Great Choral Synagogue
Address: Kyiv, Ukraine

#78 among attractions in Kyiv

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The Great Choral Synagogue of Kyiv, also known as the Podil Synagogue or the Rozenberg Synagogue, is the oldest synagogue in Kyiv, Ukraine. It is situated in Podil, a historic neighborhood of Kyiv, and is under the leadership of Rabbi Bleich, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine. ()

Local name: Велика хоральна синагога Completed: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 50°28'14"N, 30°30'44"E

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Поділ (Podil)Kyiv Ukraine

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

Nearby attractions include: Andriyivskyy Descent, St Andrew's Church, Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Church of the Tithes.

0.7 miS
Historic street with picturesque views
Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyiv, Andriyivskyy Descent stands as a vibrant shopping district and a cultural treasure trove, attracting both tourists and locals with its unique charm. This historic cobblestone street, winding down from the upper city to the Podil district...
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Green onion-domed Orthodox church
St Andrew's Church, Kyiv
22 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, perched atop a picturesque hill in the historic city of Kyiv, Ukraine, is not just a place of worship but also a museum that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the region. This striking example of Baroque architecture, with its vibrant blue...
0.7 miS
Museum of the writer's life and work
Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Kyiv
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine, the Mikhail Bulgakov Museum stands as a tribute to the renowned Russian writer and playwright, best known for his masterpiece "The Master and Margarita." This literary museum is housed in Bulgakov's former home, a charming...
0.9 miS
Church, Architecture, Historical place
Church of the Tithes, Kyiv
24 min walk • The Church of the Tithes or Church of the Dormition of the Virgin was the first stone church in Kyiv. Originally it was built by the order of Grand Prince Vladimir the Great between 989 and 996 by Byzantine and local workers at the site of death of martyrs Theodor the Varangian and his son Johann.
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Museum, History museum
National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv
22 min walk • The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times till nowadays. It is one of the leading museums in Ukraine. It holds about 800 000 items in its collection, approximately 22 000 exhibits on permanent display.
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Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
One Street Museum, Kyiv
17 min walk • The One Street Museum is a museum on Andriyivskyy Descent in Kyiv, Ukraine. It houses many of the historic items of the descent, containing more than 7000 exhibits.
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv
10 min walk • The Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum is a history museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its consequences.
0.5 miS
Church
Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv
14 min walk • The Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church or simply Pyrohoshcha Church is an Orthodox church in Kyiv in the historical neighbourhood Podil. The original church was built in 1130s by the Mstyslav I the Great of Kyiv.
0.5 miSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Fountain of Samson, Kyiv
13 min walk • The Fountain of Samson or Felitsiyal is a Ukrainian Baroque fountain in the Podil raion of Kyiv. It was constructed in the 18th Century, later demolished in 1934 or 1935, and rebuilt in 1981.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Harbour Bridge, Kyiv
17 min walk • The Harbour Bridge is a beam bridge in Kyiv across the city's harbour, built in 2010.
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Forts and castles
Zamkova Hora, Kyiv
15 min walk • Zamkova Hora hill in Kyiv, Ukraine is a historical landmark in the center of the city. It is part of the city's geographic relief complex known as Kyiv Mountains. The place is called "Zamkova" because Vytautas the Great had his castle here. Other names: Khorevytsya, Kyselivka, Frolovska, Lysa Hora.

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Which popular attractions are close to Great Choral Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Podil, Kyiv (6 min walk), Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv (10 min walk), Contracts House, Kyiv (11 min walk), Muzej Nacionalnogo universitetu Kievo-Mogilanska akademia, Kyiv (13 min walk).

How to get to Great Choral Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Choral Synagogue:

Bus

Щекавицька вул. • Lines: А72 (3 min walk)
Оболонська вул. • Lines: А72 (4 min walk)

Tram

Shchekavytska • Lines: 11, 12, 19 (5 min walk)
Obolonska • Lines: 11, 12, 19 (7 min walk)

Metro

Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (9 min walk)
Tarasa Shevchenka • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)

Train

Нижня станція (25 min walk)
Верхня станція (27 min walk)

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (30 min walk)
Златоустівська вул. • Lines: 19, Тр30 (38 min walk)