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Last remaining functioning synagogue in Damascus. Built in the 19th century, it has been renovated.
The Elfrange Synagogue, also known as the Faranj Synagogue, is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City of Damascus, in Syria. The Elfrange Synagogue is the last synagogue in Syria used for worship by Jews. The name is also transcribed as al-Faranj or al-Firenj.
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Built in 1749, it includes a museum describing the life of royal families.
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Out in the suburbs but accessible by minibus or taxi. It's about US$7 to get in and well worth it. It was built with the help of the North Korean Government and the influence shows. There is an exhibit of military hardware outside. English-speaking guides are available. Many big galleries contain murals commemorating the life of former president Hafez al-Assad. Other exhibits include paintings, which represent the history of Syria with a mixture of Arab and Syrian nationalism.