Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket
ID: GYG68545-96633
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Description
Marvel at the beautiful 17th-century interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, a Sephardic place of worship with stunning architecture and artifacts. Visit all locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter with the same ticket.
Travel back to the days of Amsterdam’s "Golden Age" on an audio tour of the Portuguese Synagogue. Learn about a period of prosperity that would have been unimaginable without the contributions of the Jewish community.
Erected in the heart of Amsterdam in 1675, the Portuguese Synagogue was the largest synagogue in the world at the time. While still used as a house of worship, the synagogue is also open to the public and hosts frequent concerts. Gaze in awe at the authentic interior of large stone pillars and white plaster walls. Marvel at the dark furniture bathed in the abundant light of 72 windows. Since its consecration, the synagogue has had no electric light or heating and is illuminated by the artificial light of 1,000 candles in its brass chandeliers. The sand on the wood floor protects it from dirt.
Other buildings in the complex include the treasure chambers, where you can admire unique ceremonial objects of silver, gold, silk and brocade. You can also see the oldest functioning Jewish library in the world at Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos (included by UNESCO in the Memory of the World Register).
Access other attractions in the Jewish Cultural Quarter, including the Jewish Historical Museum, with its interesting Children's Museum. See the National Holocaust Memorial and National Holocaust Museum. Learn more about Jewish culture, history and traditions. You can visit all locations with your ticket, which is valid for 1 month.
Highlights
- See the 17th-century interior of Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue
- Explore the Jewish Historical Museum and Children's Museum
- Admire the illuminations of hundreds of candles in the synagogue's many brass chandeliers
- Get access to all the monuments of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
- Enjoy classic Dutch-Jewish specialties in the Jewish Historical Museum café
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Opening hours Portuguese Synagogue: Open Sunday-Friday from 10.00. Closing times vary monthly. Jewish Historical Museum and Children’s Museum: Open daily 10.00-17.00
· All locations are closed on 27 April (King’s Day), Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
· Audio tours are available in Dutch, English, German, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
· Food and drinks are not included
· All locations are wheelchair accessible
The National Holocaust Museum and National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg) are closed for reconstruction until mid 2023.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 13 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Portuguese Synagogue, Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
