Kochi in Ernakulam, Kerala, India — भारत (South Asia)
Paradesi Synagogue
Photographed by Raj Rao, August 9, 2019
1. Paradesi Synagogue Marker
Paradesi Synagogue
Stabilisation and Conservation of the Clock Tower
A project of World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Program
In partnership with the Jewish Community of Cochin and the National Culture Fund
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is a private, International organisation dedicated to the preservation of imperilled works of art and architecture through fieldwork, education and advocacy. From its headquarters in New York, and working with partners throughout the world, WMF brings together public and private support to implement comprehensive conservation efforts through its Jewish Heritage Program chaired by the Hon. Ronald S. Lauder, WMF sponsors annual grants to preserve historic Jewish sites of cultural and artistic significance.
Paradesi Synagogue
The Paradesi Synagogue was built in 1568 by descendants of Spanish, Dutch and other European Jews. It has served as a functioning synagogue throughout the centuries and preserves a unique record of Jewish presence in India. The Clock Tower was added later in 1760. After conservation is complete, it will become the public symbol of the synagogue once again.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1568.
Location. 9° 57.451′ N, 76° 15.568′ E. Marker is in Kochi, Kerala, in Ernakulam. It is on Synagogue Lane just north of AB Salem Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kochi, Kerala 68200-2, India. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in South Asia, in the Indian Subcontinent, on the Arabian Sea, on the Bay of Bengal, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Mughal Empire, Portuguese colonies, and a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Great War Memorial at St. Francis Catholic Church (approx. 2.3 kilometers away); The Speech of the Maharaja of Cochin (approx. 9.3 kilometers away).
Also see . . .
1. The Paradesi Synagogue. (Submitted
Photographed by Kenny Ting, December 13, 2017
2. Paradesi Synagogue and Marker
2. World Monuments Fund - Paradesi Synagogue. (Submitted on August 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Raj Rao, August 9, 2019
3. Paradesi Synagogue and Clock Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
