El Ghriba Synagogue

The synagogue features an interior adorned with blue columns, multicolored tiles, stained glass windows, and traditional wooden furnishings across multiple prayer halls.

The current building dates from the 19th century, replacing a sixth-century structure that stood at the location where priests settled after fleeing Jerusalem in 586 BCE.

The synagogue holds annual pilgrimages during Lag BaOmer, drawing Jewish visitors from Tunisia, Europe, and North Africa to participate in religious ceremonies.

Visitors need to present their passports at the security checkpoint before entering the compound, which stands 1 kilometer south of the medina.

The inner sanctuary contains what scholars consider one of the oldest Torah scrolls in existence, along with a fragment reportedly from Solomon's Temple.

Location: Medenine Governorate

Architectural style: Moorish architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.81392,10.85939

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34