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Bevis Marks Synagogue

Bevis Marks Synagogue
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Type of Attraction
Buildings & Monuments, Religious
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Religion, History, Architecture, Art, Local Culture
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Bevis Marks Synagogue

Oldest English Synagogue


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Address: Phone:
4 Heneage Ln
(between Houndsditch and Leadenhall Sts)
London, England EC3A 5DQ
+44 (0)20 7626 1274
Fax: +44 (0)20 7283 8825

Description

While there is no conclusive information supporting its case, it is believed that Jews began settling in England as early as the beginning of Norman rule in the early eleventh century. It was later during the Spanish Inquisition that a group of Sephardic Jews began fleeing to Protestant England to escape the Catholic Church. They soon set up a community Aldgate where the first synagogue was built just across from where the current synagogue stands today. Built in 1701, it is the oldest Jewish Synagogue in the country. Not only is this synagogue a significant site for the Jewish community, but it also contains all original furnishings and decorations of the eighteenth century.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 11am-1pm, Mon-Fri; 10:30am-12:30pm, Sun
Notes: Religious services are held at 7:30am, Mon-Fri, Shabbat at 8:30am, and at 9am on Sundays and public holidays.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Subway Taxi Walking
Parking Availability: No
Notes: There is no parking at the Synagogue, but there are car parks in the nearby area.


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