Coimbra Trip Overview
This is an exclusive of mine, product of continuous research of GO! Walks Portugal guides and city archaeologists through the years!
During this guided tour I will walk you through the memories of Jewish Coimbra.
The first signs of the Jewish presence in Coimbra date back to the 10th Century, signaled by the transaction of land properties in a nearby village. We know that later, during the rule of D. Afonso Henriques, some guarantees and lands were granted to this community, which expanded through all the Portuguese territory up to the 16th century.
More than just buildings or material testimonies of the Jewish presence, this is a tour about the rich history and culture of this community.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Coimbra, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
This is an exclusive of mine, product of continuous research of GO! Walks Portugal guides and city archaeologists through the years!
During this guided tour I will walk you through the memories of Jewish Coimbra.
The first signs of the Jewish presence in Coimbra date back to the 10th Century, signaled by the transaction of land properties in a nearby village. We know that later, during the rule of D. Afonso Henriques, some guarantees and lands were granted to this community, which expanded through all the Portuguese territory up to the 16th century.
More than just buildings or material testimonies of the Jewish presence, this is a tour about the rich history and culture of this community.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Largo da Portagem, Avenida Emidio Navarro, Coimbra 3000-150 Portugal
Meeting Point where we’ll resume the tour and introduce you to the history of the town and it’s importance in Portugal
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Almedina, Arco de Almedina 15 Pátio do Castilho, Coimbra 3004-509 Portugal
Old entrance to the Medieval Town
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rua do Corpo de Deus, R. do Corpo de Deus, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
The Old Jewish Quarter Areas
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rua Visconde da Luz, R. Visc. da Luz, 3000-179 Coimbra, Portugal
Location of a Mikvah
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Praca do Comercio, Coimbra Portugal
Where the “Acts of Faith” would happen
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Patio da Inquisicao, Rua Pedro Rocha, Coimbra 3000-330 Portugal
Inquisition Square and its buildings
Duration: 20 minutes
