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Portuguese Synagogue (Esnoga)

1675 CE

Grand Sephardic synagogue built by Portuguese Jews who fled the Inquisition, still lit by candles and in active…

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Portuguese Synagogue (Esnoga)

1675 CE – still standing

Grand Sephardic synagogue built by Portuguese Jews who fled the Inquisition, still lit by candles and in active use

Standing in 1675 CE

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