Tour of Coimbra's Jewish Heritage
Overview
Main Highlights: Old Jewish quarter, Jewish Fountain, Inquisition court of Coimbra facilities, Santa Cruz Church, Almedina gate, Monument to Fado Coimbra, Commerce Square, Pillory, Mikveh (outside), Manga garden, Corpus Christi chapel (outside), new Jewish quarter, St James church (outside), “Jews of Coimbra” exhibition.
This tour is more focused on the Jewish Heritage (although I will also include some attractions that we will pass through that are not related to this topic in order to make the most of your time).
Coimbra's Jewish community was particularly strong when the city was the capital of Portugal. This tour will help you better understand this presence but also the persecution the community suffered.
We will end close to the “Jews of Coimbra” exhibition, which allows you to spend more time there if you want.
To complement the tour, I use supporting materials such as photos, diagrams, and maps. I have all the necessary legal authorizations to carry out tours.
Please note: This visit includes sensitive content related to the persecution of the Jewish community
This activity includes:
- Arco de Almedina
- Judeus de Coimbra Exhibit
- Largo da Portagem
- Igreja de Santa Cruz
- Jews of Coimbra exhibition
- Old Jewish quarter
- Inquisition Court of Coimbra building
- Quick Reference Sheet
- New Jewish quarter
- Commerce Square
- Almedina Gate
- Mikveh (outside)
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting point: In front of the Santa Cruz church at Praça 8 de Maio (8 of May square)
How to recognize me:
I'll be wearing a Yellow T-shirt that says "Coimbra Free Tours."
(If it's cold, I'll have a blue or yellow jacket that says “Coimbra Free Tours”).
Things to note
The “Jews of Coimbra” exhibition is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Please try to arrive 5 or 10 minutes before the scheduled time, as the tour starts at the scheduled time.
This tour is more focused on the Jewish Heritage, but I will also include some attractions that we will pass through that are not related to this topic in order to make the most of your time. This visit includes sensitive content related to the persecution of the Jewish community
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
