Synagogue of Asmara

Stunning

It was lovely to see this beautiful synagogue even if only from the street. We were told there are jew Jews left in Eritrea so demand may not be great.

Beautiful, but almost expired

Beautiful outside, if you’re lucky caretaker will let you in to enjoy the exquisite inside. Only 1 person, Sami Cohen, uses and maintains it. If you’re extra lucky, he will meet you there or at his h...

closed

historied building, but closed, as the one man government of Eritrea only tolerates certain faiths, which excludes 99,9 of all religions, but when in Rome, or Asmara, do as the Romanians do it, with t...

Asmara Synagogue - 2015

The building was very nice from the outside, but unfortunately was closed at the time of my visit. The building is apparently open at times, but there was not signage or other indication of when.

Beautiful synagogue in the middle of Asmara

I would have given the synagogue in Asmara 5 stars but it was closed when we visited so we can only enjoy its beauty from outside. The synagogue sits amidst a beautiful side street of palm trees in ce...