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Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour Private tour of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour Private tour of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Girona, Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to Girona city visiting the Medieval and Jewish Quarters
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Jewish History, Carrer de la Forca, 8, 17004 Girona Spain
Guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History in Girona city to know the everyday life and the history of the Jews in this area before the expulsion in 1492
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Besalu, Besalu, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to the Medieval village of Besalú and its Jewish Quarter so important for the history of the Jews of Girona Province. We will visit the MIcve, the bridge and all the old section.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Miqve, Baixada de la Mikweh, Besalu Spain
Guided visit to the Miqve of the 13 century of Besalú, one of the most well preserved of Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
