Amsterdam’s prosperity in the Golden Age would have been unimaginable without the contribution made by the Jewish community. The Portuguese Synagogue was erected in the heart of Amsterdam in 1675 and was the largest synagogue in the world at the time.The building is still used as a house of worship but it is also open to the public and concerts are held there regularly. The beautifully authentic interior is guaranteed to amaze, and you will relish seeing the most exceptional collections of Jewish heritage with your own eyes. Be awed by the synagogue’s stunning interior, with its large stone pillars, white plastered walls, and dark furniture, bathed in the abundant light that shines through its 72 windows. Since its consecration in 1675, it has had no electric light or heating; the only artificial light comes from the 1000 candles in the many brass chandeliers. The sand on the wood floor protects it from dirt.The other buildings in the complex include treasure chambers where visitors can admire a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, silk and brocade. The complex also includes the oldest functioning Jewish library in the world, Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos, which is included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.The Portuguese Synagogue is part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, which also includes the Jewish Museum with the engaging Jewish Museum junior. Here visitors can find out all about Jewish culture, history, and traditions. You can visit all locations with one ticket, which is valid for one month.
Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket
- Visit a unique building with a 17th-century interior that's still fully intact
- Visit all locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter with one ticket
Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue
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Admission to the Jewish Museum and Jewish Museum junior
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Visit all permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Jewish Museum
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Visit all locations within one month
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Audio guide and map of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue
Guided tours
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Food and drinks
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The National Holocaust Museum and National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg) are closed for reconstruction until mid 2023.
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A visit to the library Ets Haim is only possible with a guided tour
Guided tours
Portuguese Synagogue: Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Please note: The National Holocaust Museum and the National Holocaust Memorial Hollandsche Schouwburg are currently closed for renovations until 2023
- An audio guide is available in English, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, German and French
- The ticket includes admission to the Portuguese synagogue, Jewish Museum and Jewish Museum junior.
- Didn't see it all in one day? Your ticket is valid for 1 month after its first use. Make sure you visit the first location at the time stated on the time-slot entry ticket then it is free to visit the other locations within one month
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