Explore the locations where Porto's ancient Sephardic Jewish community lived, worked, and socialized. Learn all about the history of Porto's Synagogue
Go on a guided tour to all the places where the Jewish community once lived, pointing out the toponymic and archeological trace elements that have endured to this day. Learn about the Inquisition, the persecution of the “new Christians,” and the cover-up of Jewish traditions for centuries.
Finally, you will also discover the glorious cultural and religious rescue of Barros Basto – the Portuguese Dreyfus.
Whether you are Jewish, have Sephardic ancestry, or just want to learn more about the once-thriving Jewish community in Porto, this is definitely an experience you can't miss.
On this tour, learn about the following:
- Israeli Community
- Jewish Quarter
- Kadoori Mekor Haim Synagogue
- Sephardic Legacy
- 1496 King's Expelling Order
- Captain Barros Basto
