Sunday, April 8, 2012

Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain


Sites One Should See During A Jewish Heritage Tour Through Spain

If you are lucky enough to go to Spain, you should definitely participate in one of the Jewish heritage tours. These tours offer those with a Jewish background a chance to learn more about their culture. For those who do not have a Jewish background, if offers them a chance to learn about a culture that may be completely new to them. What aspects of the tours do most visitors enjoy the most?

Attractions

Spain is filled with many attractions. Once you are one of the Jewish heritage tours of Spain you will delight in the knowledge you will learn through these attractions. They include the village of Besalu where the 12th Century Jewish bath, Mikvah resides. This is a stone bath that was discovered in 1964. Thirty six steps lead to this stone room. Another popular attraction is the International Sephardi Music Festival. It is held in Cardoba in the week of June.

Synagogues

There are many ancient synagogues that one can visit during one of many
Jewish heritage tours of Spain. One of the most popular ones is located south of Cordoba. It was built in 1314. It is known as a Mudejar building and has the honor of being the only Jewish synagogue that has never been used as Christian church.

Monuments

Of couse, Spain is filled with many monuments. When one is visiting during one of the many Jewish heritage tours of Spain one will see many monuments, especially in Seville. These monuments are a mixture of the Moorish and Christian cultures. Some of these include: the 12th century Gralda Bell Tower and the monument of Barrio Santa Cruz.

Views

Spain is filled with many mountain views. These views can be enjoyed during of the many Jewish heritage tours of Spain. Some of these views include Montjuic, known as the Jewish Mountain.
Special Attractions


One of the most special attractions, tourists will want to see during one of the Jewish heritage tours of Spain is the Shoah Memorial. This site was dedicated in 1995. It is a beautifully landscaped site and museum. It holds gravestones from the Middle Ages.

Foods

While enjoying one of the many
Jewish tours of Spain, one can also enjoy the kosher cuisine of the area. This includes sampling of local cuisine and luxury cuisine such as Spanish paella, Spanish potato omelet, and white beans in a stew with meats. Plus, there are a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that one may sample.

Yes, there are a variety of things for one to enjoy on one of the many available Jewish heritage tours of Spain. Why don’t you arrange your tour today?