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Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
CultureVisit: ~30 min
A synagogue in Kala Ghoda, in south Mumbai, built in 1884 by Jacob Sassoon in memory of his father, Elias David Sassoon, of the Baghdadi Jewish Sassoon family. It is a Neoclassical building with a façade painted light blue, and one of the places of worship of the city's Jewish community.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue: 2 missions
- Photograph the synagogue's blue facadeFrom the street, frame the building's facade and its entrance.
- Discover the history of the Sassoon familyGo in, if access allows, and find out who Elias David Sassoon was and why his family built the temple.
Near Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum135 m awayWatson's Hotel154 m awayRajabai Clock Tower317 m awayCafe Mondegar445 m awayMartyrs' Square490 m awayCathedral of the Holy Name567 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue?
Photograph the synagogue's blue facade and Discover the history of the Sassoon family.
What is there to see near Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum (135 m), Watson's Hotel (154 m) and Rajabai Clock Tower (317 m).
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