This synagogue was first built in 1568 and is the oldest synagogue in India as well as the entire British Commonwealth. The interior is beautifully decorated with clear influence taken from the Indian trade routes of Europe, China, and the Middle East. This foreign influence is a direct reflection of the varying origins of the Jews of Kochi.

The Paradesi Synagogue is one of seven in Kochi, however it is the only one still functioning. The original synagogue was destroyed by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later rebuilt with the help of the Dutch.

Address: Jew Town Rd, Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin), India

Hours: Sun – Thu, 10am – noon & 3 – 5pm

Website: http://www.cochin.org.uk/tourist-attractions/jewish-synagogue.html