Sandys Row Synagogue, London

#739 among attractions in London

Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

Sandy's Row Synagogue is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°31'6"N, 0°4'41"W

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4 Sandy's RowTower Hamlets (Spitalfields and Banglatown)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Sandys Row Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitechapel Gallery, 30 St Mary Axe, Old Spitalfields Market, Baltic Exchange.

~1120 ftE
Museum, Edwardian architecture, Modern art museum
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~1500 ftS
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
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~750 ftNE
Covered Victorian market hall
Old Spitalfields Market, London
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~1400 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
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~920 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
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~1020 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
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~1540 ftE
Synagogue
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~870 ftSW
Church
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~1410 ftS
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
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~1080 ftW
Monuments and statues
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~1380 ftSW
Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandys Row Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include 56 Artillery Lane, London (2 min walk), Raven Row, London (2 min walk), Bishops Square, London (2 min walk), Bishopsgate Institute, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Sandys Row Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandys Row Synagogue:

Bus

Primrose Street • Lines: 26, 388, N242, N26 (4 min walk)
Liverpool Street Station • Lines: 133, 26, 388, N133, N242, N26 (4 min walk)

Metro

Liverpool Street • Lines: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (5 min walk)
Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (8 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (10 min walk)
London Fenchurch Street (13 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (15 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (16 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (20 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (22 min walk)