The Newsletter of the Jewish monuments of Greece             ONLINE ARCHIVE
yvelia.com home page
yvelia.com culture shop
Kol haKEHILA
Jewish Heritage tours to Greece
file: THE JEWISH SITES OF CORFU (IONIAN ISLANDS)  
RETURN TO Kol haKEHILA Online HOME PAGE 
RETURN TO Jewish Sites INDEX 

SYNAGOGUE OF CORFU
CEMETERY OF CORFU
SYNAGOGUE OF CORFU
 
Exterior of the Scuola Greca, Corfu

Historical Data:  The Scuola Greca Synagogue was built during the 17th century in the Venetian architectural
manner.  It is the only synagogue remaining on the island of Corfu out of three that existed before World War II.
Area/Capacity:   500 sq. m./ 700 persons 
Actual Condition: It is maintained by the small Jewish Community of Corfu in relatively good condition. 
Necessary Restoration Works:  Works of regular maintenance are needed. 
Estimated Cost:   5 million drs. ($14,000 US)
CEMETERY OF CORFU 
 
The gate of the Jewish Cemetery of Corfu
  
 

Historical Data:  The Jewish Cemetery of Corfu contains tombstones of historical interest. 
Area/Capacity:  11,000 sq. m.
Actual Condition:  The cemetery is in relatively good condition.  It is surrounded by a wall.    
Necessary Restoration Works:  Restoration works are necessary for some of the oldest tombs. 
Estimated Cost:   10 million drs. ($28,000 US) 


Kol haKEHILA thanks the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece and the International Survey for Jewish Monuments for some of the information on this page.
RETURN TO Kol haKEHILA Online HOME PAGE 
RETURN TO Jewish Sites INDEX  
Copyright: Kol haKEHILA 2000. All rights reserved. 
Any reproduction, duplication, or distribution in any form is expressly prohibited.
mail to: KOL haKEHILA