Vilna Congregation, Philadelphia

Name: Vilna Congregation
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#325 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Vilna Congregation is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia. The synagogue is home to an active congregation with Shabbat and holy day services, is affiliated with Lubavitch of Center City, and is the location of a proposed Center City community mikvah. Menachem Schmidt is the rabbi of the synagogue. ()

Established: 1915 (109 years ago)Capacity: 75Coordinates: 39°56'38"N, 75°9'3"W

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Center City (Society Hill)Philadelphia United States

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Vilna Congregation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Theatre of Living Arts, Powel House, Musical Fund Hall.

~1610 ftNW
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1090 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
~1200 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Powel House, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1630 ftNW
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
~1290 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, is a war memorial located within Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1600 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Old City Hall, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Old City Hall located at Chestnut Street at 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City, Philadelphia, was built in 1790–91 in the Federal style. The architect was David Evans, Jr.
~470 ftNE
Synagogue, Neighbourhood
Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia.
~890 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~890 ftNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets.
~1100 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Library
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...
~970 ftE
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vilna Congregation?

Nearby attractions include Historic Congregation B'nai Abraham, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Old Pine St Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to Vilna Congregation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vilna Congregation:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (11 min walk)
5th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (19 min walk)
Suburban Station (29 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (25 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (30 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (31 min walk)