Portuguese-Israeli Synagogue
(the Esnoga or Snoge)
Once the world's largest synagogue.The Portuguese-Israeli Synagogue was built in the period 1670-75 by Elias Bouman. The synagogue is located on the Mr. Visserplein, a busy roundabout between the Weesperstraat and the motorway leading to the IJ-tunnel. This area used to be the heart of the Jewish Quarter.
The low buildings around the synagogue enclose a courtyard. The front elevation is subdivided by pilasters, the ones at the corners standing slightly away from the corner itself. The austere elevation formed by the corner bays, which recede a little, are closed by a cornice above which is a balustrade and an attic.
The Portuguese Synagogue in the Old Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam
Guided tours
Guided tours of the Esnoga are available. For reservations call/e-mail the Jewish Historical Museum +31 20 5310380 / publiekscontacten@jhm.nl
How to get there?
By tram: 9 or 14 stop WaterloopleinBy metro: 51, 53 or 54 stop Waterlooplein
By car: nearest car park Parking Waterlooplein
The beautiful interior of the Portuguese Synagogue
Mr. Visserplein 3
(Jewish Quarter)
Amsterdam
| Opening hours | |||
| Sun | 10:00 | - | 16:00 |
| Mon | 10:00 | - | 16:00 |
| Tue | 10:00 | - | 16:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 | - | 16:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 | - | 16:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 | - | 14:00 |
| Sat* | closed | ||
Price
€6.50 (adults)
€4 (10-17 years)
free (0-9 years)
official website
Portuguese Synagogue