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Shaaré Tikva Synagogue
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Lisbon synagogue opened in 1904 on Rua Alexandre Herculano, designed by the architect Ventura Terra. It was the first synagogue built in the capital after centuries of prohibition of Jewish worship and was conceived with a discreet exterior, with no façade onto the street. It serves Lisbon's Jewish community and is visited in a group.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Shaaré Tikva Synagogue: 2 missions
- Note the year of inaugurationNote the year the synagogue opened and compare it with the history of the Jews in Portugal as told on the visit or on a panel.
- Find the discreet entranceFind the doorway on Rua Alexandre Herculano, behind the gate and the courtyard, and notice how sober the exterior is.
Near Shaaré Tikva Synagogue
Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva Museum296 m awayLisbon Botanical Garden456 m awayMaria Vitória Theatre615 m awayMarquês de Pombal Square622 m awayParque Mayer626 m awayVariedades Theatre649 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Shaaré Tikva Synagogue?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Shaaré Tikva Synagogue?
Note the year of inauguration and Find the discreet entrance.
What is there to see near Shaaré Tikva Synagogue?
Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva Museum (296 m), Lisbon Botanical Garden (456 m) and Maria Vitória Theatre (615 m).
Source: Wikipedia