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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

Willemstad

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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

The first Jews arrived in Curaçao in the 1650s and established what is the oldest synagogue in the Americas today. The synagogue, or Snoa as it is often called, has existed in its current state since the 1730s and is a defining element of the townscape of modern-day Willemstad. The interior of the synagogue is no less spectacular thanks to its traditional sand floor, azure glass windows and mahogany furniture, among other elaborate details.

Useful Information

  • Address: 29 Hanchi Snoa, Willemstad
  • Phone: +599 9 461 1067
  • More Info: www.snoa.com
  • Opening House: Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm

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The first Jews arrived in Curaçao in the 1650s and established what is the oldest synagogue in the Americas today. The synagogue, or Snoa as it is often called, has existed in its current state since the 1730s and is a defining element of the townscape of modern-day Willemstad. The interior of the synagogue …
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