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The famous Cochin fishing nets. (photo credit: CC-BY/nborun via Flickr)
Cochin
For two millennia a small Jewish community has had a strong presence in Cochin, a port city in southern India
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    Jew Town     Visit the colorful streets of a once-thriving Jewish community
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    Paradesi synagogue     The last functioning Jewish house of prayer is an ornate marvel
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    Heritage tours     See the remnants of the Jewish community, past and present
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    Boutique hotels     Many of the wealthiest Jewish families' homes are now five-star hotels
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