The Promised Land in Portugal
Description:
Tomar is a city of Portugal 145 km north-east of Lisbon with impressive remains of the Templar fortress and monastery. But not everyone who comes to this city, visit the oldest synagogue in Portugal.
The history of this synagogue reflects the history of Sephardic Jews in Portugal. The synagogue is located in the old Jewish quarter of Tomar, in the historical center of the city. The building now houses the Abraham Zcuto Portuguese Jewish Museum.
This building is a rare example of a fully preserved medieval synagogue and Portuguese Renaissance architecture. After visiting the synagogue in Tomar, we will meet with the main monastery of the Templars of the medieval period in Portugal.
At your request, we can get acquainted with the cuisine of the Middle Ages by dining in one of the colorful restaurants in Tomar.