Tour – Jewish history of Elvas

Discover Alentejo offers you a view from the perspective of the Jews and New Christians who have lived in Elvas since ancient times. From the castle we will observe the landscape traveled by the people of Jerusalem  used to reach Alentejo, coexisting initialy with Muslims and Christians. You will have the opportunity to walk through the Jewish quaters, streets, offices and houses, including Garcia de Orta, the probable Synagogue and the prison. Persecutions, hatreds, conviviality, tolerance, conversion and curiosities of the nation of the Mosaic Law will be present along the way.

Come and meet Elvas and the sojourn of the people of Israel in this plain.

Itinerery

Miradouro do Castelo — Beatas treet, New Juwish Quarters — Martim Mendes street — Cruciformes — Old Jewish Quarters — Synagogue — Cobblers street — Main square, Praça da República — Jorge de Horta’ house — Old Medieval Fair — Misericórdia churche — Alcamim street.

Meeting point

Entrance of the Castle of Elvas

Ending point

Alcamim street (commerce street)

Duration

2.5 – 3 hours

Cost

15 € / person

under 12 years old . free