Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt
Located on Nabi Daniel Street, the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue features large pink marble columns supporting high ceilings and accommodates 700 worshippers.
The original structure from 1354 was demolished during the French invasion of 1798, leading to its reconstruction in 1836 with support from Muhammad Ali Dynasty.
The synagogue holds thirty Torah scrolls collected from other Alexandria locations, representing the legacy of a once-large Jewish population of 30,000 members.
Visitors need to present passports for entry to the synagogue, which underwent extensive restoration and reopened to the public in January 2020.
The interior contains brass nameplates on male worshipper seats and includes a special chamber with the Chair of Elijah for traditional circumcision ceremonies.
Location: Alexandria
Inception: 1354
Official opening: 1850
Architectural style: eclecticism in art
GPS coordinates: 31.19889,29.90028
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:48
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