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Keizerstraat

Keizerstraat is a street in Paramaribo where Neveh Shalom synagogue and a mosque stand side by side. The pairing is best viewed respectfully from the street; these are active religious sites, not places with guaranteed visitor access.

Keizerstraat
Photo by Jan Willem Broekema from Leiden, The Netherlands Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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What makes it special

  • See the synagogue Neveh Shalom and the mosque standing side by side.
  • The street is part of a walking route through the historic centre.
Keizerstraat
Photo by Willem van de Poll Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC0
Keizerstraat
Photo by Jashda Rampersad Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keizerstraat

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Profile updated: 06/10/2026