Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool

Name: Princes Road Synagogue
Address: Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 709 3431

#123 among attractions in Liverpool

Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Synagogue, Eclectic architecture

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Princes Road Synagogue is a synagogue on Princes Road in the Toxteth district of Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation. It was founded in the late 1860s, designed by William James Audsley and George Ashdown Audsley, and consecrated on 2 September 1874. It is widely regarded as the finest example of the Moorish Revival style of synagogue architecture in the UK, and synagogues emulating its design can be found as far away as Sydney. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1874 (150 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCapacity: 824Coordinates: 53°23'42"N, 2°57'54"W

Address

Princes RdPrinces ParkLiverpool L8 1TG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 709 3431

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Day trips

Princes Road Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Cathedral, The Oratory, Philharmonic Hall, Granby Four Streets.

~1950 ftNW
Vast Gothic-style building and tower
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
10 min walk • Liverpool Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom but also one of the largest in the world. The cathedral is dedicated to Christ and the...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Greek Revival architecture
The Oratory, Liverpool
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool's cultural landscape, The Oratory stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This neoclassical building, designed by the renowned architect John Foster Jr., was constructed in 1829 to serve as a chapel for the...
0.5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
12 min walk • Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a concert hall in Hope Street, in Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miSE
Street
Granby Four Streets, Liverpool
11 min walk • The Granby Four Streets is an area in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, comprising four streets at the tip of a triangle near the Grade II* listed Princes Park.
~900 ftNE
Memorial
Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial, Liverpool
5 min walk • The Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial is a sandstone stone memorial, It is situated in Falkner Square, Liverpool. The stone is from the Liverpool Seamen's Hostel with a bronze plaque dedicated to all the Black Seamen who served during World War II.
~1000 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Al-Rahma Mosque, Liverpool
5 min walk • The Al-Rahma Mosque is a mosque located on Hatherley Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, which can accommodate between 2,000 and 2,500 people and serves as the main place of worship and focus point for Liverpool's Muslim population, estimated at 25,000 people.
0.4 miW
Church, Georgian architecture
Church of St James, Liverpool
11 min walk • St James' Church is an Anglican church in St James Place, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Having been declared redundant in 1974, it returned to active use in 2010.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
13 min walk • The Unity Theatre is a theatre in Liverpool, England. Formed by directors Gerry Dawson and Edgar Criddle as the Merseyside Left Theatre in the 1930s, the theatre became known as the Merseyside Unity Theatre in 1944.
~1630 ftN
Street
Falkner Street, Liverpool
8 min walk • Falkner Street is a street mostly in Canning, with a short section in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. The street, built during the early-mid 19th century, is named after Edward Falkner, who had previously commissioned the construction Falkner Square.
~1180 ftNW
Church
St Bride's Church, Liverpool
6 min walk • St Bride's Church, Canning, Liverpool, England, is a Church of England parish church.
~1660 ftNW
Church
Saint Philip Neri Church, Liverpool
9 min walk • St Philip Neri Church Liverpool is home to the Roman Catholic chaplaincy to the universities in Liverpool. It features a Byzantine inspired design by PS Gilby and was built between 1914 and 1920.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Princes Road Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Merseyside Centre for the Deaf, Liverpool (1 min walk), Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool (1 min walk), Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, Liverpool (3 min walk), Welsh Presbyterian Church, Liverpool (3 min walk).

How to get to Princes Road Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Princes Road Synagogue:

Train

Liverpool Central (23 min walk)
Edge Hill (24 min walk)

Bus

Pembroke Place Stop P • Lines: 18 (25 min walk)
London Road/falkland Street Stop H • Lines: 18 (27 min walk)