About Paradesi Synagogue
The oldest active synagogue in India, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is home to many interesting objects of antiquity including the Scrolls of the Law, copper plates from the 10th century, and a clock tower from the 18th century. But the most remarkable thing about this synagogue is its flooring, which is composed of hundreds of hand painted oriental tiles in porcelain.Amongst others are also gifted gold crowns and glass chandelairs from Belgium.
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Jewish Synagogue, Kerala
3.4 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
The synagogue in Kochi is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth; it dates back to 1568.Cochin has an interesting history of Jewish emigration....
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Willingdon Island, Kerala
3.8 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
Accessible by road and Railway Bridge, Willingdon Island contains the modern port that today links it with other seaports. The port was used by...
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Mattancherry Palace, Kerala
4.7 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
The highlight of Mattancherry Palace or the Dutch Palace is the carved ceilings and murals inside. It was built by Portuguese to be presented...
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Indo-Portuguese Museum, Kerala
5.7 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
The Indo-Portuguese Museum situated in Fort Kochi throws light on the strong Portuguese influence in both the art and the architecture of the...
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Chinese Fishing Nets, Kerala
6.2 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
Catching the setting sun, these Chinese Fishing Nets frame many a Cochi postcard. The nets stand on the beach; bamboo and teak poles help lower...
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St. Francis' Church, Kerala
6.2 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi is a beautiful church that stands white and proud in its red courtyard with the backdrop of green palm trees...
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Fort Kochi, Kerala
6.4 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
About 13 kilometers from Ernakulam is Fort Kochi where the paved roads are lined with beautiful and well-preserved colonial structures...
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Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala
7.6 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
Marine Drive in Kochi is a popular promenade , especially thronged by the locals in the evenings.Though called a drive yet vehicles are not...
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Bolgatty Palace, Kerala
11.2 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
The Bolgatty Palace on Bolghatty Island in Ernakulam’s twin city of Kochi is one of the oldest and most historical Dutch buildings in India. It...
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Chottanikkara, Kerala
16.7 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
Chottanikkara is an attractive village in the district of Ernakulam. It is famous for the Chottanikkara Bhagavathi temple where Rajarajeswari...
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Cochin Backwaters, Kerala
17.5 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
The backwaters. Few tourists come to Kerala without viewing life as seen from the rivers. The air drifts over water ripples. Coconut trees wave....
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Museum of Art and Kerala History, Kerala
17.8 km from Paradesi Synagogue - See map
Catch the museum when it’s open: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. The museum boasts of a light and sound show as...
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