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Synagogue of Bukhara

A synagogue building of around 1900 in the old town of Bukhara, listed as protected cultural heritage.

Ensemblesc. 1900

About the place

Bukhara had a long-established Jewish community, and this synagogue in the old town dates from around 1900. It is on Uzbekistan's national list of protected cultural heritage. Synagogues here are small community buildings set among houses, so ask locally or with your guide about visiting times.

Why go

  • A trace of Bukhara's Jewish community
  • Protected heritage building
  • In the old town, within walking distance of the centre

Sources (1)

  1. 1.Wikidata

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