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SYNAGOGUES OF ISTANBUL

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Ahrida Synagogue

Located at Balat, the synagogue was built by those who had migrated to Macedonia from Ahri borough in 15th century.

Having a similar shape to a ship's bow, Teva( prayer desk) of the synagogue to some resembles to Noah's Ship while others compare it to Ottoman galleys that carried Sefarad immigrants to the Ottoman piers from Spain. Being in service over 500 years, the synagogue has been exposed to some fires and repaired . Moreover, embracing the most ancient appearance among the others included within frame of 500th annual celebratons programme, it was restored in Lale(Tulip) Period baroque style.

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