Amsterdam Portuguese Synagogue Ticket

The Jewish
Portuguese Synagogue

Visit the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. The Jewish Synagogue is a famous landmark representing Amsterdam's Jewish community, along with the Jewish Historical Museum. It was built by Jewish people who moved to Amsterdam to escape persecution in Spain and Portugal. Visit the beautifully preserved Jewish Synagogue and learn about the history and lives of the Jewish people. Be sure to visit the Jewish Historical Museum included as well.

About History and Architecture

History
In the late 16th century, many Jewish people fled to the Netherlands to escape religious persecution in Spain and Portugal. The Portuguese Jews who came to Amsterdam first established a synagogue in 1639, but as they needed a larger space, they built the current Portuguese Synagogue in 1675.

Architecture
The Portuguese Synagogue is a building influenced by Renaissance and Baroque styles. The interior of the synagogue is lavishly decorated, especially famous for its beautiful stained glass windows and ceiling paintings.

Exhibition Information

The Portuguese Synagogue is still used by the Jewish community and is open to tourists. Guided tours of the synagogue's interior are available, and you can obtain various information about Jewish history and culture through exhibitions.