Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad

Name: Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Address: Hanchi di Snoa 29, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone: +599 9 461 1067

#8 among attractions in Willemstad

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, Synagogue

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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad

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The Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, in Willemstad, Curaçao, is the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. It is commonly known as the Snoa and is a major tourist attraction in Curaçao, with one notable group of visitors including Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her family, in 1992. ()

Local name: Mikvé Israël-Emanuelsynagoge Completed: 1674 (350 years ago)Coordinates: 12°6'18"N, 68°55'58"W

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Hanchi di Snoa 29Willemstad Curaçao

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+599 9 461 1067

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Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Kura Hulanda, Curaçao Museum, Queen Emma Bridge, Queen Juliana Bridge.

~1490 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum Kura Hulanda, Willemstad
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1.1 miNW
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Curaçao Museum, Willemstad
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~770 ftW
Floating landmark open to pedestrians
Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad
4 min walk • The Queen Emma Bridge, affectionately known as the "Swinging Old Lady," is a floating pontoon bridge that serves as a vibrant artery connecting the two halves of Willemstad, the capital city of Curaçao. This iconic bridge, swinging open to allow ships to pass through...
0.4 miN
Bridge
Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad
11 min walk • Koningin Julianabrug is a four lane road bridge across St. Anna Bay in Willemstad, the capital of Caribbean island country Curaçao, which is part of The Kingdom of The Netherlands. The bridge is named after Juliana of the Netherlands.
0.6 miE
Church
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Willemstad
15 min walk • The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral also known as Pietermaai Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Holy Rosary is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church, which serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Willemstad in Juliana Plein 5, Pietermaai, Willemstad a...
~1890 ftW
12°6'18"N • 68°56'17"W
Rif Fort, Willemstad
10 min walk • Museum, Historical place, Shopping centre
0.6 miN
Canal
Sint Anna Bay, Willemstad
16 min walk • Sint Anna Bay is a deep channel approximately one mile long and up to 1,000 feet wide, located on the island of Curaçao between the two parts of Willemstad, Punda and Otrobanda.
~1390 ftNW
Square
Brionplein, Willemstad
7 min walk • Brionplein is a square in the Otrobanda district of Willemstad, Curaçao. The square bears the name of Admiral Pedro Luis Brión, a Curaçaoan who contributed much to the South American freedom struggle in the 19th...
1.2 miE
12°6'19"N • 68°54'55"W
Landhuis Chobolobo, Willemstad
31 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad (4 min walk), Brionplein, Willemstad (7 min walk), Museum Kura Hulanda, Willemstad (8 min walk), Rif Fort, Willemstad (10 min walk).

How to get to Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue:

Bus

6A - Caracasbaai • Lines: 6A (5 min walk)
Hato Airport to Oranjestraat 15 • Lines: 1B (5 min walk)