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- Portuguese
- English
Explore the legacy left by the Jewish community in the city and know how they passed here, always with the national context in mind. When did the Jews arrive? When did you leave and why, and how did you leave the country? Where did you live in Coimbra? What is its importance and legacy in the city and the country? What connects Coimbra/Portugal to World War II? These are some of the questions we will try to answer during the course. Get to know places in Coimbra linked to their Jewish past, some of them of great national and international importance (like the Inquisition Court, or the Judiciary). Discover the incredible legacy of the Jewish community in Coimbra
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On May 8th Square, the guide is in front of the church entrance, with a green T-shirt and a yellow bottle.
Itinerary
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1
This Catholic church, once part of a powerful monastery, has extraordinary cultural, historical and religious value in Portugal and shares some links with the Jews that are intertwined with the origins of Portugal as an independent state. Curious?
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
With the help of the guide and the exhibition, you will learn about the history of the dark court and prison of the Inquisition. You'll also have the chance to see some of the cells
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
For various reasons, this square marks the history of Coimbra. It is also linked to moments of tragedy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
discover a fountain originally built in Jewish times
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
In this street, we'll see the house where a great World War II hero lived
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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