Deir el Qamar Synagogue, 17th century synagogue in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon
The stone structure stands near the former silk market in Deir el Qamar, featuring traditional Ottoman architectural elements and local construction techniques.
Built in 1638 during the Ottoman period, this religious building served Jewish merchants and families who maintained close relations with Emir Fakhr al-Din II.
The synagogue follows the Sephardic religious traditions and could accommodate 500 men for prayer services in its main hall.
The synagogue building remains in good condition but closed to visitors since 2016, with management transferred to the French cultural center.
A military wedding ceremony took place in the synagogue during the 1982 occupation, marking one of the last recorded Jewish ceremonies in the building.
Location: Deyr el-Qamar
Inception: 1638
GPS coordinates: 33.69790,35.56320
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:55
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