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- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Explore the legacy left by the Jewish community in the city and learn about its passage here, always keeping the national context in mind. When did the Jews arrive? When did they leave and why, and how did they leave the country? Where did they live in Coimbra? What is your importance and legacy in the city and in the country? What connects Coimbra/Portugal to the Second World War? These are some of the questions we will try to answer along the way. To know places in Coimbra linked to its Jewish past, some of great national and international importance (such as the Inquisition Courtyard, or the Jewish Quarter). Discover the incredible legacy of the Jewish community in Coimbra.
On this tour, if the reservation is made in advance, and depending on the availability of the Coimbra City Hall, I can request a visit to the historic Mikveh (the visit to the site will be with a guide from the City Hall).
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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1Igreja de Santa Cruz
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 -
2Patio da Inquisicao
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 -
3Praca do Comercio
For various reasons, this square marks the history of Coimbra. It is also linked to moments of tragedy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Fonte Nova - Fonte dos Judeus
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 -
6Coimbra
Medieval Mikveh—During the tour, we only pass by the exterior. If the City Council is available and receives the reservation for this tour a few days in advance, I can submit a reservation request. If approved, tourists will be able to visit this Menu publisher for 30 minutes, accompanied by a guide from the City Council, after our tour. The Viator tour guide will provide instructions on where visitors should meet and other details to begin this visit.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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.
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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