Museums & galleries
Sharon Synagogue
Sharon Synagogue
The Sharon Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish place of worship located in the San Isidro district of Lima. Managed by the Jewish Union of Peru since 1987, it serves as one of the few remaining active synagogues in the city. Travelers visit this site to observe the local Jewish heritage and the architectural presence of the community within the capital.
Getting There
The synagogue is located in San Isidro, which is east of the historic city center. The most common way to reach the area is via taxi or ride-sharing app. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey from the center typically takes between 20 and 40 minutes.
Visit Duration
Visitors generally spend between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours at the site, depending on the nature of their visit and available access to the interior.
When to Visit
It is advisable to visit during weekday mornings or afternoons. As a functioning religious site, visitors should be mindful of scheduled services and religious holidays, as access for tourists may be restricted during these times. The site does not typically experience the same level of crowding as the major museums in the city center.
Nearby Attractions
Because of its location in San Isidro, the synagogue can be combined with other nearby cultural sites:
- Teatro Peruano Japonés (0.9km)
- Huaca Huallamarca (1.1km)
- National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru (2.2km)
- Museum of Natural History, Lima (2.3km)
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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