Jewish tours of Spain

The Jewish tours of Spain are awesome especially if they are planned properly. Some people may not know why there are Jews in Spain. After the destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, and the defeat of Palestine by Romans in A.D70, many Jews were driven away from Israel. The largest number of them went to Spain, and now they are called Sephardic Jews of Spain. They have lived in this country for several decades and have gathered interesting history about their former persecutions, sufferings and prosperous moments. Therefore the Jewish tours of Spain allow tourists to explore the Jewish heritage and traditions.

The tour is mainly focused on many cities. The following are four of those cities:

Barcelona – This is the second largest city in Spain preceded by Madrid, and it is located in a coastal area. Tourists have many things to see and do in Barcelona during their Jewish tours of Spain. Gerona is a good example of an attraction site which is described as the center for the rebirth of medieval Jewish mysticism, and the foundation for the well-known Rabbeinu Yonah and Nachmanides. A visit to the local Jewish museum is to view a few of the oldest tombstones in the whole of Europe, and the tenth century Mikveh can also be very exciting. Other great places that remind many of the ancient Jews are the Jewish Quarter, Carrer Marlet, Placeta de Manuel Ribe and Sinagoga Major. While in Barcelona, tourists should view other great historical sites such as Barcelona Cathedral built in 14th century, Casa dels Ossos built in 1877, Parc Guell(a park), Las Ramblas and the magical fountain located at bottom of Montjuic.

Cordoba – This is just the right place for any tourist who appreciates history, art and culture during his or her Jewish tours of Spain. Juderia (a middle-age synagogue) is among the most interesting places in Cordoba, followed by Casa de Sefarad( a museum). In this city, there are other historical places mainly associated with Muslims such as the Moorish Mosque that was built thirteen centuries ago. Mezquita is a Spanish Mosque constructed in the eighth century, and some people call it a great wonder of the world.

Girona - The Jewish tours of Spain should also include a trip to Girona - a town found in the north of Barcelona. It was one of the renowned and influential Jewish worship, and philosophical centers in the middle ages. Girona’s medieval call is clearly the most properly conserved in the whole of Western Europe. At the Centro Bonastruc ca Porta, the visitors can see exhibitions that display Girona’s Jewish history. Tourists should also visit the Institute for Sephardic Studies during their trip. Approximately twenty miles, in Besalu Town, tourists can find the Mikvah that was made in the 13th century.

Toledo – This is a great place for any Jewish tours of Spain to happen. History reveals that Jews assisted the Moors to lead Toledo for many years, although they were conquered by Christians. Here, there are two old synagogues called Sinagoga del Transito and Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca with incredibly high Jewish, Moorish and Christian influences.