Kerala Tourism | Synagogue at Fort Kochi

Synagogue, Kochi

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Constructed in 1568, the Synagogue at Fort Kochi is the oldest in the Commonwealth. Destroyed in 1662 by cannon fire during a Portuguese raid, was rebuilt two years later by the Dutch, who later came into power.

The hand painted, willow patterned floor tiles of the mid 18th century that were obtained from Canton in China , a clock tower, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, great scrolls of the Old Testament are of special attraction. The copper plates that carries the Maharaja’s inscription of the privileges granted to the Jewish community is of interesting feature.

The Synagogue at Fort Kochi, is located about 10 km from Ernakulam town and is opened 10:00 – 17:00 hours; closed on Fridays.