The oldest synagogue in Istanbul, built before the Ottoman Conquest by Jews from Ohrid (now in North Macedonia). In the old Balat quarter, where Sephardic Jews settled after fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, you'll need to book 24 hours ahead and bring your passport — but the ornate interior, shaped like Noah's Ark, makes the effort worthwhile.
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