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Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi (Cochin)

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Visit Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in all the 53 countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. Built by prosperous members of the local Jewish community, then controllers of a large part of the world spice trade, the synagogue was completed in 1568. Learn the interesting history of the building and the community it has served for centuries, and admire the synthesis of cultures in its architectural design and customs. Several features both inside and out deserve close examination, including a 14th-century tablet installed on the outer wall, and an oriental rug given by the last Ethiopian emperor, Haile Selassie. Arrange to visit Paradesi Synagogue and other attractions in Kochi (Cochin) using our Kochi (Cochin) trip planning app .
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  • October 2, 2017
    These all are the remains of Jew's in Kochi. One of the favorite place of history lovers and foreigners.  more »
  • October 1, 2017
    The place is very orthodox and the entire area was once occupied by Jewish population ...the place is worth visit for its history and antique buildings  more »
  • September 29, 2017
    The small, but beautiful synagogue is something special in Kochi's Jew Town. The hand-painted floor tiles, the old lights, all add to the beauty of the place. Worth a visit.  more »
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