Museums & Heritage · Our pick in Barbados
Nidhe Israel Synagogue & Historic District
A synagogue founded in 1654
About Nidhe Israel Synagogue & Historic District
The Synagogue Historic District covers a whole city block in the heart of Bridgetown, within the UNESCO-listed old town, with heritage buildings dating back to the mid-17th century. It opened as a heritage attraction in April 2017, and you can visit the Nidhe Israel Synagogue, the ancient mikvah, the museum and the old cemetery. Visit Barbados lists it as open from 9am to 4pm on weekdays.
Why it's on our list
- Founded 1654
- Mikvah and museum
- In the UNESCO old town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Nidhe Israel Synagogue & Historic District before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Nidhe Israel Synagogue & Historic District are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bridgetown (Parliament)300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Carlisle Bay1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St. Lawrence Gap5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Sandy Lane8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Oistins8.7 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Holetown (Limegrove)10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Harrison’s Cave11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Grantley Adams airport14 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- Bathsheba16 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Speightstown17 kmCar or taxi 37 min