What is the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas, located in Willemstad?
Curaçao synagogue
Havana synagogue
Nassau synagogue
Aruba synagogue
Answer
The oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas, located in Willemstad, is the Curaçao synagogue. It was built in 1732 and is a well-preserved example of Sephardic architecture. The synagogue is a simple rectangular building with a hipped roof and a central dome. The interior is decorated with elaborate woodwork and chandeliers. The synagogue is a popular tourist destination and is a reminder of the rich Jewish heritage of Curaçao.
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