Mosque and synagogue tour

Over the last decade Moscow became the melting pot where various cultural and religious traditions can be found in blend and coexistence. Despite the dominant Orthodox church, you can find the traces of other religious confessions  in the city.

We invite you to talk about Islam and Judaism, to visit the most beautiful mosque and synagogue in Moscow, get to know more about the roots and traditions of Jewish and Islamic communities in Russia.
 

Our first part of the tour will bring you to the second largest mosque in Russia. We'll wander around its magnificent halls, and learn about the religious practice of Muslims in Russia.

 

During the tour of the mosque we’ll have a chance to get to a panoramic platform to come to the level of its beautiful golden dome. The walk on the top is optional since you may only reach the area by foot.

 

We continue our tour in the center of Moscow, close to the area where the Jews used to live in the past. We’ll visit the Choral Synagogue that recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary. It is a very impressive building, constructed by a renowned Moscow architect Roman Klein. Surprisingly, this synagogue was the only one that continued to operate throughout the Soviet years.