Nidhe Israel Synagogue, Jewish synagogue in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The Nidhe Israel Synagogue stands with white walls and large windows, featuring traditional Caribbean architectural elements combined with Jewish religious design patterns.
Established in 1654 by Sephardic Jews from Recife, Brazil, the synagogue underwent reconstruction in 1833 after sustaining damage from a hurricane two years prior.
The synagogue complex includes a museum displaying artifacts that document the Jewish community's influence on Barbadian sugar production and commerce.
Guided tours operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with entrance fees of 25 Barbadian dollars per person.
Archaeologists discovered a 17th-century mikveh ritual bath during excavations in 2008, adding to the site's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage property.
Location: Bridgetown
Inception: 1654
GPS coordinates: 13.09942,-59.61522
Latest update: March 11, 2025 10:20
Notable buildings of Neo Moorish architecture show the combination of Moorish and Western elements. The structures feature arabesques, horseshoe arches and mosaics from the 19th and early 20th century. From synagogues to mosques, from palaces to public buildings, this architecture spans from Europe to Asia.
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