Porto Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Porto – Tomar – Castelo Branco
Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal
The Synagogue of Tomar is the only proto-renaissance Hebrew temple in our country.
Stop At: Convento de Cristo, Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal
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.
Stop At: Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica em Castelo Branco, R. das Olarias 43, 6000-183 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Belmonte – Trancoso – Porto
Stop At: Museu Judaico de Belmonte, Rua da Portela, 4, Belmonte 6250-088 Portugal
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.
Pass By: Belmonte Synagogue, Portugal / Beit Eliyahu Synagogue (House of Elijah), Rua da Fonte da Rosa 41, 6250-047 Belmonte, Portugal
The presence of a Synagogue proves the existence of a lively, numerous and active Jewish community.
Stop At: Centro De Interpretacao Judaica Isaac Cardoso, Trancoso 6420-071 Portugal
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.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
