About Choral Synagogue of Vilnius

Built in 1903, the Choral Synagogue of Vilnius happens to be the only active synagogue remaining in the city. In the aftermath of World War II, merely a few Jewish houses of worship survived to tell the tale. Once the war was over, the Choral Synagogue was converted to a metal-workers shop. It was due to this conversion and the vibrations that the machines gave out, that the structure has had to face a fair bit of damage here and there. The front façade of the structure and the interior have suffered relatively less damage when compared to the east and west walls, which are nothing but exposed brick masonry. Vilnius ended up facing many challenges because it chose to honour its Jewish heritage.

Must See

  • Romanesque-Moorish architecture
  • Regular services are held inside

How to reach

Can be reached in 17 minutes via the Šilo and S. Batoro by cab or car. This is usually the fastest route to the destination.

Distance: 4.0 km

Cab fare: 4 Euros

Tips

  • Do not make unnecessary noise
  • Respect the sanctity of the place
  • If you are attending a service, then kindly maintain silence
  • If it has been stated, remove your footwear before entering
  • Do not indulge in photography/videography unless permitted
  • Wheelchair access is available

Visit Time

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

30 minutes

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 20.9°C

 

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