Torarica

Torarica is the original capital of Suriname. It was settled by Portuguese Jews in 1629. One origin offered for its name is as a Portuguese coinage meaning "Opulent Torah".[1] The Portuguese Jews arrived via Holland and Brazil.[2] The name Torarica is still in use by the Torarica Group and two of its hotels: Royal Torarica and Torarica Hotel & Casino.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Briggs, Philip (2015-02-01). Suriname. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841629100.
  2. ↑ The Surprising Discovery of Suriname’s Jewish Community by Jacob Steinberg, 2008 Kulanu

Coordinates: 5°31′47″N 55°03′02″W / 5.5297°N 55.0506°W / 5.5297; -55.0506

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