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The perfect and comfortable way to get to know some of the cities and history of Sephardic Jews in Portugal.
On this tour we will visit the cities of Tomar, Castelo Branco, Belmonte and Trancoso where you will learn about the history of Sephardic Jews, in these cities you will also visit monuments in memory of some personalities who had an influence on the history of Sephardic Jews in Portugal.
We will visit, among other monuments, the Synagogue of Tomar, which was built between 1430 and 1460.
The objective of this tour is to make the history known and visit the monuments calmly and take time to see and appreciate the monuments and views calmly in order to have an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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The Synagogue of Tomar is the only proto-renaissance Hebrew temple in our country.
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2
The Convent of Christ (12th – 18th century) is the name given to a set of historic buildings located in the parish of São João Baptista, city of Tomar, Portugal. The beginning of its construction dates back to 1160 and is closely linked to the beginnings of the Kingdom of Portugal and the role then played by the Templar Order, where it had its Portuguese headquarters, having subsequently been reconfigured and expanded by the heir to the Order of Christ.
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3
Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica in Castelo Branco intends to tell the story of a community that contributed a lot to the development of the city in the 16th century, its memories and the legacy it left here.
Admission ticket included -
4
The Jewish Museum of Belmonte is a museum located in Belmonte that portrays the long history of the Jewish community in the region, which has withstood long years and centuries of religious persecution.
Admission ticket included -
5
The presence of a Synagogue proves the existence of a lively, numerous and active Jewish community.
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6
More than 500 years after the establishment of the Inquisition that destroyed the Jewish Community of Trancoso and its Synagogue, the Jewish Interpretation Center “Isaac Cardoso” was created.
Admission ticket included
Porto - Tomar - Castelo Branco
Belmonte - Trancoso - Porto
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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