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Exciting to know that my relatives from ancient times prayed here. The woman at the entrance was full of knowledge. It is dissapointing the holy artifacts are not of the place but knowing history it is understandable. Recommended.
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Very small. Difficult walk up hill. hot. small group will fill it up quickly. Not much to see. You must exit where you entered. Poor planning and I would avoid this
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Fascinating and disturbing portrait of the Jewish people of Portugal prior to the Inquisition. The museum is located within the Synagogue of Tomar. Although limited, the artefacts on display speak volumes. Be sure to see the partially excavated mikvah (ritual purification bath)…
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When you enter, you can think that it is almost with nothing. But (if you know portuguese) if you talk with the lady there, she will tell you the story of her husband and her, and how they fight to have that space know open to the public. Is the older synagogue in Portugal, and…
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A must see in Tomar. Try to visit the synagogue immediately before or after the Convent of the Order of Christ to get a full perspective on the plight of the Jewish people in Portugal during the 15th century. Simply a one-room place of worship, there is nothing grand nor…
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