Jewish Heritage with a Historian in Évora
You will take a tour with a historian who studies Alentejo's Jewish heritage. This researcher also participated in archaeological excavations of Jewish heritage in Alentejo and Spain. This way you will discover secrets that are not written anywhere.
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Jewish Heritage with a Historian in Évora
What's included in Jewish Heritage with a Historian in Évora
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Evora
On our tour we’ll visit Évora discovering the Jewish Quarter and the Synagogue, illustrious characters from medieval times, doors where we still find the Mezuzah, secrets revealed by archaeological excavations and some of my research. Many Cultures and Religions passed through the territory that is today Portugal. Our Cultural Identity is very rich because it results precisely from this diversity. Unfortunately for 300 years the Inquisition impoverished Portugal with its persecutions. One of the religions persecuted was Judaism. In the Middle Ages around 10% of the population of the Iberian Peninsula were of the Jewish faith. Probably 500,000 people in Portugal and Spain. Iberia was "Sefarad" or the "distant land" for these people. The Jews probably arrived in the Iberian Peninsula with the Phoenicians in the Iron Age......
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- Local Historian
- Transport
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
