Church

Portuguese Synagogue

Oude Zijde, Amsterdam

Address
Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam

Source: esnoga.com, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Brick facade of the Portuguese Synagogue seen from the street in Amsterdam
Photo: Chris Sampson / Flickr (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Home of the Portuguese Israelite congregation, the oldest Jewish congregation in the Netherlands, founded in 1639 by Jews who fled Spain and Portugal. It stands on Mr. Visserplein near Waterlooplein.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Portuguese Synagogue, from the weekly Amsterdam events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Abracadabra

25 Sept 2026 to 29 Mar 2027 Joods Museum + junior, Plantage

Exhibition at Joods Museum + junior, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Market Starts in 2 days

Boekenmarkt Beth Hamidrasj - 15 november, 12:00-16:00

15 Nov Beth Hamidrasj, Plantage

Time 12:00-16:00

Market at Beth Hamidrasj, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Ontworteld: Joni Mitchell (feat. Laura Bohn) Concert

    Fri 13 Nov · Splendor Amsterdam, Oude Zijde

    A concert at Splendor Amsterdam, listed on the Splendor Amsterdam calendar.

    from 20:00 · Map · Source: Splendor Amsterdam

  • Themarondleiding: Kruiden & specerijen Tours and walks

    Sat 14 Nov · Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Plantage

    A tour at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, listed on the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam calendar.

    Map · Source: Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

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Nearby

Jewish Museum Museum · 1 min walk The Jewish Museum in the Jewish Cultural Quarter, a group of sites around Nieuwe Amstelstraat and Plantage Middenlaan. Mozes en Aäronkerk Church · 2 min walk Monumental church on Waterlooplein and home base of the Sant'Egidio community. Hortus Botanicus Park · 3 min walk A botanical garden on Plantage Middenlaan. Het Fort van Sjakoo Shopping · 3 min walk Bookshop on Jodenbreestraat specialised in libertarian and radical ideas, with titles on anarchism, feminism, migration and social history. Blauwbrug Landmark · 3 min walk A bridge over the Amstel between Waterlooplein and Rembrandtplein. Hermitage Amsterdam Museum · 4 min walk A museum on the Amstel that shows changing exhibitions, with a cafe.

Around Oude Zijde

Oude Kerk, Rembrandt's house and the old harbour edge

The Oude Zijde is the eastern half of the old centre, around the Oude Kerk, Nieuwmarkt and the streets that run down to the harbour. It holds some of the city's oldest buildings and several small museums.

Oude Zijde has 22 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 6 churches and cathedrals, 4 landmarks, 4 pubs, 3 museums, 2 cafes, 2 shops and 1 restaurant. Read the Oude Zijde guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Portuguese Synagogue?
Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam.
How long do you need at Portuguese Synagogue?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Portuguese Synagogue?
Any time.

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