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Synagogue - Melbourne Hebrew Congregation

Location 2 - 8 Toorak Road, (Cnr St Kilda Road), SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No B4858 File Number B4858 Level State

[1/1] B4858 Melbourne Hebrew

Statement of Significance

Victoria's most prominent synagogue, in a style of twentieth century Baroque classicism with a Corinthian portico and striking copper dome suggestive of the compostition of Palladio's Villa Capra.
It was built in 1928-30 to the design of Nahum Barnet and is in very intact condition, with a richly designed interior in traditional form, including a women's gallery.
Classified: 05/03/1987