Porto Jewish Heritage Walking Tour
Porto, Portugal
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Learn more about Jewish Heritage in the ancient and fantastic city of Porto and wander through the small alleys discovering the past and hidden secrets of the jewish community. You may either choose the standard walking tour in the historical center or upgrade your tour and visit the largest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Learn more about Jewish Heritage in the ancient and fantastic city of Porto and wander through the small alleys discovering the past and hidden secrets of the jewish community. You may either choose the standard walking tour in the historical center or upgrade your tour and visit the largest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula.The Jewish presence in the city is quite strong and the evidence of Jewish heritage dates back to the twelfth century where this community coexisted harmoniously with local Christians. Its history merges with the history of the city itself which today is reflected in the spirit of Porto inhabitants and in the traces of materials that survived to our days.
By choosing this tour will have the opportunity to explore the old Jewish quarters, the secret synagogues and all the places where the Jewish influence was strong. Find out where the wealthiest Jews settled and the good trade relations between Jews and Christians. Learn more about the fate of the people from Modernity to Inquisition and until the twentieth century, during which a character emerged that will be forever linked to the history of the Jews in Portugal and around the world - Captain Arthur Carlos de Barros Basto (Abraham Israel Ben-Rosh), founder of the Porto's Jewish Community and the major booster to the construction of the Kadoorie Mekor Haim synagogue.
This experience (if selected) won't be complete till you visit the monument that is the most vivid affirmation of Jewish faith - the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue, the largest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula. It is the headquarters of Porto's Israelite Community, a community of Jews of numerous nationalities since its founding in 1923 to the present day.
Interest points:
- Sant'ana Street
- Comércio do Porto Street
- S. Bento da Vitória Church
- Old Jewish quarters
- Vitória view point
- Esnoga stairs
- Virtudes garden
- Jewish Mountain
By choosing this tour will have the opportunity to explore the old Jewish quarters, the secret synagogues and all the places where the Jewish influence was strong. Find out where the wealthiest Jews settled and the good trade relations between Jews and Christians. Learn more about the fate of the people from Modernity to Inquisition and until the twentieth century, during which a character emerged that will be forever linked to the history of the Jews in Portugal and around the world - Captain Arthur Carlos de Barros Basto (Abraham Israel Ben-Rosh), founder of the Porto's Jewish Community and the major booster to the construction of the Kadoorie Mekor Haim synagogue.
This experience (if selected) won't be complete till you visit the monument that is the most vivid affirmation of Jewish faith - the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue, the largest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula. It is the headquarters of Porto's Israelite Community, a community of Jews of numerous nationalities since its founding in 1923 to the present day.
Interest points:
- Sant'ana Street
- Comércio do Porto Street
- S. Bento da Vitória Church
- Old Jewish quarters
- Vitória view point
- Esnoga stairs
- Virtudes garden
- Jewish Mountain
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