Explore Lisbon’s Jewish heritage on a walking tour. Discover the history of the Jewish community, learn about the Inquisition, and visit key sites in the historic Jewish quarter.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the Jewish legacy in Lisbon. Trace the arrival of Jews to the Iberian Peninsula, their crucial role in finance and medicine, and the tensions between acceptance and refusal in society.
Learn about the discrimination faced by Jews, culminating in the Inquisition and the forced expulsion in 1497, when the Jewish community was exiled from Portugal. Discover the lives of the Marranos, Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity but secretly maintained their faith.
Explore the hidden stories of Jewish contributions to the Portuguese discoveries, where Jews played an essential role in navigation, trade, and the expansion of Portugal’s empire. Visit key sites that tell the stories of resilience, perseverance, and the vibrant Jewish culture that influenced Portuguese history.
The Jews, fugitives from their own land, entered Portugal before the foundation of the Portuguese nationality. A people marked by tragedy but also by glory, which is expressed here through their contribution to the construction of the national identity.
