Great Synagogue

Carved sandstone and ornate decoration

Address:

166 Castlereagh Street - Office address: 206-210 Lakemba Street
2000 - Central Business District (CBD)
NSW

Nearest Bus or Train:

Town Hall Station

Open Hours:

Museum: noon Tu & Th, Synagogue: By appointment

Designed by Thomas Rowe, this building, the headquarters of the Jewish faith, was consecrated in 1878. It features columns, ornate wrought-iron gates, a panelled ceiling covered with gold leaf stars, and other elaborate decorations inspired by synagogues built in London and Liverpool. There is also a museum that runs two or three exhibitions a year on different aspects of Jewish life and heritage.

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