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The
Jewish Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in the common wealth countries was
built in 1568 AD. Located at Mattancherry, the Synanogue still has the
scrolls of the Old Testament and the copper plates, which recorded the
grants of privilege, bequeathed by the Kochi
rulers.
Rebuilt by Dutch after having been partially destroyed in the war of 1662
AD, the exquisite hand painted blue Chinese tiles offer an interesting
sight. In mid-18th century, the clock tower was added.
Not one of the nearly two hundred year old tiles resembles another. There
are several finely wrought gold and silver crowns gifted to the synanogue
by the various patrons.
The Synagogue is open from 10 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 5 pm on all days
except Saturdays and Jewish holidays.