Central Synagogue, New York City

Name: Central Synagogue
Address: 652 Lexington Ave, New York City, 10022, United States
Telephone: +1 212-838-5122

#286 among attractions in New York City

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Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was built in 1870–1872 and was designed by Henry Fernbach in the Moorish Revival style as a copy of Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue. It has been in continuous use by a congregation longer than any other in the state of New York, except Congregation Berith Sholom in Troy, New York, and is among the oldest existing synagogue buildings in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 40°45'35"N, 73°58'14"W

Address

652 Lexington AveMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City 10022 United States

Contact

+1 212-838-5122

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Day trips

Central Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Lever House, 100 East 53rd Street, 731 Lexington Avenue.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Synagogue open?

Central Synagogue is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 2 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 2 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 11 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Central Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include York Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Citigroup Center, New York City (3 min walk), Seagram Building, New York City (3 min walk), 599 Lexington Avenue, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Central Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Synagogue:

Metro

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (4 min walk)
51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (5 min walk)

Bus

bus m101 (5 min walk)
Madison Avenue & East 55th Street • Lines: Q32 (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (15 min walk)
New York Penn Station (34 min walk)