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Paradesi Synagogue

A sight in Jew Town, Kochi, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, Kochi
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Why go

Built in 1568, with hand-painted Chinese floor tiles and Belgian chandeliers.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kochi, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mattancherry Palace and Jew Town spice market. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Jew Town
Price
$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kochi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Mattancherry Palace

    Portuguese-built palace with some of Kerala's finest Hindu temple murals.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jew Town spice market

    Lanes of spice warehouses, antique shops and textile stores in Mattancherry.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe

    Long-running Mattancherry canteen famed for Malabar-style biryani.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Fort House Restaurant

    Waterfront hotel restaurant serving Kerala seafood curries and fried fish.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Kerala Kathakali Centre

    Nightly Kathakali dance-drama performances with a chance to watch the elaborate makeup.

    Activity · 1.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Kashi Art Cafe

    Gallery café in a Dutch-era house, known for coffee, breakfasts and cakes.

    Drinks · 2.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Paradesi Synagogue is a stop on our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kochi

2 more curated sights in Kochi. See the full Kochi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kochi run from 28°C in August to 33°C in March; June is usually the wettest month. For Paradesi Synagogue itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Kochi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kochi weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
X745+XPC, Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Keralam 682002, India
Coordinates
9.95744, 76.25926
Destination
Kochi, India

Paradesi Synagogue: quick answers

How much time do you need at Paradesi Synagogue?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Paradesi Synagogue. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Paradesi Synagogue?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays; cover shoulders and knees.

Where is Paradesi Synagogue?

Paradesi Synagogue is at X745+XPC, Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Keralam 682002, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Paradesi Synagogue?

Paradesi Synagogue appears on Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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