Paradesi Synagogue
The Commonwealth's oldest active synagogue, built in 1568, with blue Chinese floor tiles.
- Open
- Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays
- Price
- Small entry fee
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002Directions
- Getting There
- At the end of Synagogue Lane in Jew Town.
Why Go
The Paradesi Jews built this small jewel at the end of Jew Town. Only a handful of Kochi's Jews remain, and the hand-painted floor tiles and Belgian chandeliers are still in place.
Tips
- Cover your shoulders and knees.
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