Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Sahar Hassamain Synagogue

R. do Brum 16, 9500-085 Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Historical description

Azores islands

In 1815, North African Jews whose ancestors had been expelled from Spain came to the Azores. The island was duty-free and allowed them to import and resell to local businesses. In 1820, the Portuguese liberal revolution led to religious diversity. In 2004, a ... Read more