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Bergheim
Bergheim is a village north of Colmar, famous for its ramparts and numerous medieval houses. The Jews were persecuted here in the 14th century by local militias. They probably already had a ...
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Ammerschwihr
Ammerschwihr is a village a few kilometres north of Colmar, on the Alsace wine route. The Jewish presence here dates back at least to the 16th century, as attested by an administrative text ...
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Noga Ritter Trio Concert
10 March 2024 at the Jewish Museum Synagogue Manchester Following the success of its previous concerts in 2022 for Synagogue Nights, the Noga Ritter Trio is returning to Manchester for the ...
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Rua do Castelo
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Praca da Republica
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Travessa da Judiaria
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Rua Direita
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Vila Real
The town of Vila Real, in northern Portugal, is famous for its ancient architecture, which has been blending influences since the Paleolithic period. It became a hotbed of Marranism following the ...
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Vila Nova de Foz Coa
The small town of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, in north-east Portugal, is famous for its Unesco World Heritage monuments, in particular its Palaeolithic stone carvings. The Jewish presence here goes ...
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Viana do Castelo
A town in north-west Portugal, Viana do Castelo is renowned for its crafts and costumes. Situated close to the River Lima and less than 60 kilometres from Porto, it quickly became an important ...
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Torre de Moncorvo
The small town of Torre de Moncorvo, in northeast Portugal, is famous for its Renaissance buildings and religious edifices and for its long-standing commercial importance, boosted in particular ...
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Santarem
A very old town, dating back to Roman times, Santarem is known for its ruins and buildings marking the passage between conquerors and eras. Santarem became part of the Kingdom of Portugal in ...
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Obidos
A small town dating back to Roman times, Obidos is famous for its medieval castle, its ramparts, and the small streets that line them. The Jewish presence in Obidos goes back a long way. They ...
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Rua Direita
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Rua Dom Dinis
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Rua Nova
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Porta d’el Rei
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Rua do Amparo
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Monsaraz
Monsaraz is a village that has undergone many conquests and influences. It is known for the architectural richness of its ancient mansions and historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, ...
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Leiria
Leiria is a very old town in the centre of the country, probably dating back to Roman times, and is known today for its medieval castle. The Jewish presence is quite old, probably dating back to ...
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Lamego
Lamego is famous for its ancient foundations, dating back to Roman times, as well as its 13th-century castle and magnificent cathedral. It was here that the first Portuguese parliament was ...
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Guarda
Guarda is known as the highest town in Portugal, situated at an altitude of 1060 metres. This medieval city boasts a number of buildings, such as the Sé Cathedral, which bear witness to a time ...
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Funchal
The capital of the Madeira archipelago, Funchal is known for its museums and beautiful architecture, from municipal monuments such as the Tower to its buildings and gardens set in the depths of ...
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Madeira
The volcanic islands of Madeira are rich in vegetation and very popular with European holidaymakers, especially in summer. While Portuguese Jewish life goes back a long way, to the height of the ...
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Norte
Although the region is strongly influenced by its medieval period, as evidenced by the many castles and other monuments from that era, it has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Today, there ...
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Algarve
The Algarve region is famous for its monuments illustrating the various historical conquests and local influences, such as the Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila and Silves Castle. Faro was a major ...
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Alentejo
This region of Portugal is particularly popular with visitors for its many vestiges of different eras and cultural influences, as well as its vast plains and olive groves. In the Alentejo region, ...