Beit Shalom Synagogue in Athens

Beit Shalom Synagogue is a Sephardic synagogue at Melidoni 3 in Athens, connected to the city’s long-established Jewish community. The building was refurbished after its destruction during the Second World War, and its clean, air-conditioned interior offers a place to learn about Jewish life in Athens and Greece. Register online before you go: security checks apply, and entry may be limited. A visit during Shabbat can give you a closer view of community life, subject to access arrangements.

A Sephardic synagogue in Athens

Beit Shalom Synagogue is at Melidoni 3 in Athens. It is associated with the city’s Jewish community, described as one of the oldest in the world. A visit offers a chance to encounter the community’s Sephardic heritage in a synagogue setting.

The building was destroyed during the Second World War and later refurbished. Its clean, air-conditioned interior is one of the practical details visitors notice. A Holocaust memorial is nearby, providing another place connected with the history of Athens’s Jewish community.

Arrange entry before you go

Security measures apply, so register online before visiting. Confirm the current entry requirements directly in advance, including whether there are limits on group size. Registration does not guarantee entry to every service or gathering; access has been limited on some occasions.

If you hope to attend Shabbat celebrations, ask about arrangements before travelling to the synagogue. Advance communication can help you understand whether visitors can attend and what information is required.