Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Castelo de Vide

Largo do Dr. José Frederico Laranjo, 7320-113 Castelo de Vide

Tel : +351 245 908 220

Historical description

Castelo de Vide

The Jews who lived within the walls of the little hilltop town of Castelo de Vide were engaged in the traditional activities of commerce, crafts, and sometimes medicine. The population grew after 1492 with the arrival of Jews from Spain. The former Judaria is ... Read more

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