Monday, March 13, 2017

The Jewish synagogue in KERALA

The Jewish synagogue , the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by the Jewish community of Cochin., KERALA.  In 1662, it was destroyed by the Portguese and then reconstructed, years later, by the Dutch. 

Visiting time
The synagogue is open every day except Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. 
Timings: forenoon - 10 am to 12 noon; afternoon - 3 pm to 5 pm.
Visitors are expected to enter the synagogue barefoot.

http://www.keralatourism.org/kochi/paradeso-synagogue-mattancherry.php

http://cdn.timesofisrael.com/uploads/2012/08/Kochi-635x357.jpg


Ferry Service connecting Ernakulam  and Jewis syanagogue ,Willington Island, Mattancherry, Fort Kochi & Mulavukadu at each intervals of 20 minutes.

ONLY Rs 10/- for the boat journey, the best way to reach there.


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