New Year in Paramaribo 4

As we walked to the town centre, we passed the Jewish cemetery.
The historic Jewish settlement, Joden Savanne, was established by European Jews originally from Spain and Portugal, fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, originally cultivating plantations in Brazil, until the conquering Portuguese necessitated a further flight to Guiana. Further settlers came from Italy and Holland, and the community was assured protection of the British colonial government in 1667.

In the main part of the town stands the Synagogue-

and immediately to its left is the main mosque.

(photo internet)