Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation is a Jewish cultural center where visitors can learn more about Jewish history, their religious principles and practice. The Hebrew Congregation organizes the Edinburgh Festival of Spirituality and Peace during the month of August. People can participate in different activities, public talks, panel events and film screenings.
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Sight Name: Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation
Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Religious Sites Walking Tour
Edinburgh is an enchanting city and home to numerous places of worship. The city is open to all religions and features magnificent Presbyterian and Catholic churches, the main two religions in Scotland; as well as Jewish synagogues and Islamic mosques, and even Buddhist centers. Check out this tour and visit some of Edinburgh’s beautiful religious sites.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.3 Km or 3.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.3 Km or 3.3 Miles
Edinburgh Introduction Walk
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Cannongate Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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