Hayim Synagogue

The Haim Synagogue is a synagogue at 30 Tir Street, formerly known as Qavam-os-Saltane, in central Tehran, Iran. As of February 2016, the synagogue was opened only on the occasions of Shabbat and the High Holy Days, due mainly to emigration and decline in membership.

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Type: Synagogue
Description: synagogue in Tehran, Iranian national heritage site
Also known as: “Haim Synagogue” and “کنیسه حیم”
Address: سیمی, Tehran

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran and Daniel Synagogue (Polish).

Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran

Museum

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The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran or simply Abgineh Museum is located at 30 Tir Street, in Tehran, Iran. The museum contains more than 1000 art pieces from Prehistory to recent times. Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran is situated 180 metres east of Hayim Synagogue.

Daniel Synagogue (Polish)

Synagogue

The Danial Synagogue or Daniel Synagogue also known as Polish Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 30 Tir Street, in Tehran, in the Central District of Tehran County, in Iran.

National Museum of Iran

Museum

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The National Museum of Iran houses the richest and largest collection of Iranian antiquities in the world. It is located in Tehran. The museum is the world's most important institution for Iranian history and one of the most comprehensive museums globally, home to over 3 million artifacts. National Museum of Iran is situated 660 metres south of Hayim Synagogue.