Bet Nissim Synagogue

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The Bet Nissim Synagogue (Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים), also known as the Beit Nisim Synagogue,[1] is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Yakup Street, in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, in the Istanbul Province of Turkey. Completed in the late 19th century, visits to the synagogue are possible through appointment from the Chief Rabbinate. Its Ehal-ha-Kodesh dates from the end of 18th century.[2]

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Bet Nissim Synagogue
Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Sefard (Eastern)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationYakup Street, Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
CountryTurkey
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Geographic coordinates41°02′00″N 29°01′54″E
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
Completedc.1840;
1980 & 1997 (renovations)
MaterialsBrick
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