| Castro Synagogue | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue (1920–????) |
| Status | Closed |
| Location | |
| Location | Moharam Bey, Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Moshe Castro |
| Completed | 1920 |
The Castro Synagogue was a former Jewish synagogue, that was located in the Moharam Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. The synagogue was founded by Moshe Castro, completed in 1920, and located in the district that contained the homes of many wealthy Jewish families. [1]
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