Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Chalkis

Kotsou 27, Chalkida 341 00

tel +30 2221 060111

Historical description

Chalkis

The great peculiarity of the Jewish community of Chalkis is that Jews lived there uninterrupted for over 2,500 years! Probably one of the few in Europe in this case. They settled mainly in the northeast of the fortress. 2000 years ago, Flavius Joseph already ... Read more

Tags: architecture cemetery chalkis greece heritage holocaust jewish community jewish culture jewish heritage jewish history jewish life jewish quarter monument saving synagogue tourism visit