Lisbon Trip Overview
Lisbon has always been a meeting‐place for different people. Important Jewish communities settled in this region and contributed to the flourishing of its trade and culture.
This tour is the opportunity to see some of the most important Jewish heritage in the city, such as the Lisbon Synagogue built in the 19th century, the Rossio, where the Court of the Inquisition was held, at the site where the Dona Maria national theatre and the Jewish Memorial stand now.
Near the Penha de França district is located the Jewish Cemetery built in 1868 and still used by the Jewish community, its grave markers are generally horizontal, in the Sephardic fashion.
In Alfama, one of the most emblematic districts of Lisbon, there was a small Jewish quarter until the 14th century built on land that Dom Dinis had given to their chief rabbi, Judas Navarro.
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* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Lisbon has always been a meeting‐place for different people. Important Jewish communities settled in this region and contributed to the flourishing of its trade and culture.
This tour is the opportunity to see some of the most important Jewish heritage in the city, such as the Lisbon Synagogue built in the 19th century, the Rossio, where the Court of the Inquisition was held, at the site where the Dona Maria national theatre and the Jewish Memorial stand now.
Near the Penha de França district is located the Jewish Cemetery built in 1868 and still used by the Jewish community, its grave markers are generally horizontal, in the Sephardic fashion.
In Alfama, one of the most emblematic districts of Lisbon, there was a small Jewish quarter until the 14th century built on land that Dom Dinis had given to their chief rabbi, Judas Navarro.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Memorial as Vitimas do Massacre Judaico de 1506, Largo de Sao Domingos, Lisbon 1150-320 Portugal
Lisbon Jewish Memorial
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100-201 Portugal
Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II
Pass By: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100-026 Portugal
Rossio Square
Stop At: Sinagoga Shaare Tikva, Rua Alexandre Herculano 59, Lisbon 1250-010 Portugal
Lisbon Sinagoga
Duration: 1 hour
