Faith / Synagogue
Ahrida Synagogue
Fatih, İstanbul
One of İstanbul's oldest synagogues, in Balat, in use since the 15th century and known for its ship-shaped teva.
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Its story
The synagogue was founded in the 15th century by the Romaniote Jewish congregation from the city of Ohrid (Ahrida) in Macedonia. Sephardic Jews who arrived from Spain in 1492 also joined the congregation over time. The shape of the central teva (bimah), resembling a ship's prow, is interpreted as symbolizing Noah's Ark or the ships used to arrive from Spain. It was comprehensively restored in 1992 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Jews in Ottoman lands.
Key facts
- Period
- 15th century; 17th-century and 1992 repairs
- Admission
- Visits are possible only with prior permission from the Chief Rabbinate of Türkiye
- Getting there
- T5 tram, Balat stop
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.03290, 28.94551
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahrida_Sinagogu | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahrida_Synagogue_of_Istanbul