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  • Chocolateloverlondon
    252 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great visit
    Fantastic place to visit. Beautiful old synagogue (check opening times); an array of shops; a more chilled atmosphere than other places we visited. Sarah Cohen's shop is a must-visit. The gentleman who looked after Sarah Cohen in her final years still runs the business. He isn't Jewish but, out of respect, closes for the Sabbath. A real treat to meet him.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 6, 2024
  • Jay Shah
    Ahmedabad, India2,505 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must visit
    A beautiful Jewish town. Originally only 2 jewish ✡️️people currently live in this town that we have heard from our tour guide. The town is very beautiful, very clean, and very lively place. There are many shops selling sculptures, clothes, show pieces, souvenirs etc. Each has unique different types of items, quality and uniqueness. We have also visited Jewish worship place Paradesi synagogue in this town. That was also a good place.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 11, 2024
  • Meenu
    Hyderabad, India72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit in Kochi
    A walk down the lane of art, history, antiques and Jewish culture. The street is sprinkled with gorgeous art gallery turned cafes. It is a collector’s dream come true. The pebble stone pathway, the vintage art and the heritage buildings invite you, stimulate you and let you explore, unwind and relax. The standout places are the synagogue, the Mocha Art Cafe, the classic art cafe, a majestic boat at the Ginger Museum Hotel and the tiny shops selling trinkets, souvenirs and all things art and culture.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 24, 2024
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CruisinSusan2014
Reading, UK166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Typically Jew Town will be one of the stops of your local Cochin tour. Try to spend time here as there are many things to see. Worth a peep is the Jewish Synagog, museums, markets, shops restaurants, and the historic Ginger Spice restaurant just to name a few.
You can pick up some excellent souvenirs, new and antiques at very reasonable prices as you wander through the tiny alleyways. Be prepared to bargain as the shopping here is amazing. Credit cards are accepted.
Embrace the heat as its hot and steamy here but be tempted to explore and succumb to to delicate natural perfumes , heady incenses and rich aromatic spices as they are all part of this wonderful experience.
Written March 3, 2020
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Catherine L
Adelaide, Australia268 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Wandering through Jew Town is just like any other area in Kochi, sellers hassling you to come into their shops and cars and motorbikes beeping people. Some of the shops were interesting with carved statues and other indian wares but we avoided those that were too pushy. The synagogue was closed the day we visited.
Written January 23, 2020
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eamesescape
Melbourne, Australia175 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Historic Jew Town, the heart of the once-thriving Cochin Jewish community, India’s Jews have a long history in this part of the world, reputedly first arriving as the descendants of traders from the time of King Solomon’s reign (circa 970 to 931 BC) and landing in present-day Kodungallur, 47km to the north.pon arriving in Jew Town, I headed straight to Synagogue Lane, the main thoroughfare, expecting to find rows of vibrant Jewish shops and synagogues. The place felt like a living museum: indeed services are held only when there is a minyan (a group of 10 men needed to form a prayer service), now only possible with the inclusion of Jewish male visitors. So the beautiful synagogue is usually empty, save for the tourists who come to marvel at its beauty.location, as is the sign from the original Kochangadi Synagogue on the temple’s outer wall that reads that the temple was built in the Hebrew year of 5105 as “an abode for the spirit of God”.After visiting this incredible town and witnessing the harmony between all faiths, it seems that: “for all religions” should be added.
Written July 9, 2020
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AmanKartikeya
Bengaluru, India86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Shops are established in this area inside the old buildings where you can get something memorable to take back home without spending a bomb on it! the shop keepers are really friendly.
Special Recommendation : Shameem ( one of the antique shop owners ) was the best we met. Offered us Tea & Snacks as we shopped & also briefed us about the history of the place.
Written January 28, 2020
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Sunil B
Mississauga, Canada9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Jew Town is a very vibrant area of Kochi. It has many souvenir and handicraft shops. The Museum hotel is a place one must visit to see the museum exhibits as well as to enjoy a delicious snack on the waterfront.
Written February 13, 2020
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Lina E
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,602 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Strolling in this street is nice specially in the early evening where its not hot. There are many small shops and a free government musuem showing various home and office appliences from the last century.  Worth  a visit.
Written February 26, 2020
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inder95
Chandigarh, India125 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Solo
A short walk in the Jewish town in kochi is sure to take one down the memory lane and transport one into into a different era. Lined throughout with shops cum museums selling all sorts of unique antiques and trinkets which may be a collector's paradise, the place is very popular with tourists visiting the city. Cafes cum museums cum art shops dotting the place every now and then make this place all the more interesting and the overall feel of the place is definitely something not to be missed. A must visit.
Written September 17, 2022
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Pradip B
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,171 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We walked through the Jew Town. Good that we did. This is a wonderful place, particularly for people like us, interested in ancient buildings, ancient sculptures, vintage items and heritage sites.

We purchased a few handicraft items and we think the prices were extremely reasonable.
Written April 1, 2020
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Rinku I
Mumbai, India37 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
If staying around Fort Kochi, do visit this place. Beautiful street with shops selling handicraft, textile, spices & more. Has an old world charm & is lined with interesting cafes where one could just relax.
We did shop for handicrafts & spices from this market - not very expensive, also try your bargaining skills here.
Written March 11, 2020
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vip_foodie
Bengaluru, India3,711 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
I loved visiting these quaint streets of the Jewish Town and the Jewish Synagogue. Jewish Synagogue tells the history of Jewish people in Kochi, Kerala and it was quite fascinating to learn about that. No photography or videography is allowed inside the Synagogue.
Location - Jewish Town, Kochi, Kerala
Ticket Cost - Very Minimal
Written October 24, 2022
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