Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison

Name: Gates of Heaven Synagogue
Address: 302 East Gorham Street, Madison, United States

#26 among attractions in Madison

Palladian architecture, Synagogue

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Shaarei Shamayim has been the name of two Jewish congregations in Madison, Wisconsin. The first, dating to the 19th century but no longer in existence, built what is now the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. The second congregation, dating to 1989, is the sole Reconstructionist congregation in Madison. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1863 (161 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 43°4'48"N, 89°23'6"W

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302 East Gorham StreetIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison United States

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Gates of Heaven Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Memorial Union Terrace, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

~1910 ftS
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
10 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
0.8 miW
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
20 min walk • The Memorial Union Terrace, nestled on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, is an iconic gathering spot renowned for its scenic views, vibrant atmosphere, and rich history. This lakeside terrace is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial...
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
10 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
0.4 miSW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
11 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.6 miSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
17 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~1100 ftS
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~1930 ftS
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
10 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
~1790 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
9 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
11 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
10 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
0.4 miS
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
12 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gates of Heaven Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Madison Waterworks, Madison (3 min walk), Mansion Hill Historic District, Madison (4 min walk), James Madison Park, Madison (5 min walk), Madison Masonic Temple, Madison (6 min walk).

How to get to Gates of Heaven Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gates of Heaven Synagogue:

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N Pinckney & E Mifflin • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)
E Mifflin & N Pinckney • Lines: 12, 15, 23, 27, 4, 5, 6, 70, 72, 75, 8 (7 min walk)