Asmara Synagogue, Neoclassical synagogue in Asmara, Eritrea.
Asmara Synagogue is a neoclassical building in Eritrea's capital with a double-height sanctuary, marble wainscot, and women's gallery following Orthodox Jewish tradition. The facade features ceramic tiles and a stained glass Star of David window.
The building was constructed in 1906 and served a community of Yemenite Jewish immigrants from Aden, Italian Jews, and refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. It reflects migration and refuge history that unfolded around the Red Sea region.
The interior displays donation plaques and Jewish religious artworks left by visiting community members. Chandeliers and the central bimah platform for Torah readings shape how the space feels when you enter.
Samuel Cohen maintains the building and cemetery on Haile Mariam Mammo Street and allows limited visits. It is important to make contact beforehand to ensure someone is available to receive visitors.
The building stands as the last remaining trace of Jewish presence in Eritrea after the community's exodus in the second half of the 20th century. Today it remains a rare witness to this forgotten chapter in the city's past.
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