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Touro Synagogue


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 70 attractions in Newport
Traveler Description: Dedicated in 1762, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Historic site, Other
Address: 85 Touro Street Newport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-847-4794

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5 of 5 stars
wantonstoup   264 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Oct 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

It's not a large building, but it symbolizes something Americans seem to believe comes freely or easily- freedom, tolerance, and acceptance. The 20 minute introduction provided touched on the unbelievably important history. more

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4 of 5 stars
elbarto6   25 contributions
long island
Sep 12, 2009

Touro is the oldest continuously operating synagogue in america. It now has the Loeb visitors center,which has interactive exhibits highlighting the roles jewish people played in the founding of the synagogue as well as in the city of newport. As its a national park service site, the admission fee is $10 for adults. There are tours offered -but not on... more

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4 of 5 stars
scullwalker   14 contributions
lancaster
Jul 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We stopped in to see Touro Synagogue right before we left Newport. I'm very glad our family had the opportunity to visit this Synagogue. During our vacation, we visited Boston, Concord and Lexington and learned a lot about life during the Revolutionary War. Touro Synagogue was spared because is served as a hospital. Visiting the Synagogue tied into what we... more

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4 of 5 stars
Pnemiller   289 contributions
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Jun 10, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

Touro is the oldest synagogue in America. It is filled with Jewish history and a great example of religious freedom in Rhode Island when it was founded in the 1760s. Tours are offered every day but Saturday--check the time because it changes with the seasons. Tours are not available on Jewish holidays or special events. The tours are on the... more

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Touro Synagogue Address

85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-847-4794