Central Synagogue (Manhattan) Church

Address: 123 West 55th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues), New York, NY 10019, USA

Website: https://www.centralsynagogue.org

Central Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Midtown Manhattan housed in a late 19th-century Moorish Revival building and serving a longstanding urban congregation.

The structure is notable for its architectural style and longstanding presence in Manhattan; it has been recognized as a landmark for its cultural and architectural significance. The building remains an active house of worship and a point of interest for visitors studying New York’s religious and architectural history.

Situated in Midtown Manhattan, the synagogue sits within the dense urban grid of central New York City and is accessible by multiple subway lines and surface transit.

• Location and status: Located in Midtown Manhattan near Lexington Avenue and 55th Street, the building is a late 19th-century Moorish Revival synagogue and is recognized as a historic landmark.

Central Synagogue is a short walk from the 57th Street-Lexington Avenue subway station (4/6 trains) and also accessible from the 59th Street-Lexington Avenue (N/Q/R/W/4/5/6) complex. Numerous bus routes serve Midtown; the synagogue is on West 55th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues.

• Ask in advance about guided tours - the synagogue has architectural details (Moorish Revival interiors, stained glass) that are best explained by a docent.
• Weekday afternoons are quieter for photography; weekends fill with services and community events.
• If attending a service, check dress and photography rules and arrive at least 15 minutes early.