Half Day Girona Jewish Tour

You will learn the history of the Catalan Jews that lived in Girona from 898 until 1492. The Girona Jewish quarter is a labyrinth of little streets and old courtyards, one of the most well-preserved in Europe from the medieval period. If you have been a few days in Barcelona and you are tired of the tourist crowds, the ancient city of Girona is the perfect place to visit to escape the bustle of Barcelona. Girona is only 36 minutes taking the speed train and by car it is only 100 km. Tour is very flexible if there is something that you want to change during the tour is also possible. If you want to visit the Girona Jewish museum, let me know during the tour, and we can finish the tour there. To visit the museum calculate at least 30 minutes.

Start by visiting the Girona Cathedral area (no time to go inside). Its history is connected to the city’s diverse religious past. Explore the site of Girona’s first synagogue and the area where the Aljama (Jewish community center) once stood. Learn about the early Jewish settlement and how the community was organized. Visit the Archaeological Gardens near Montjuïc Mountain, known as the Jewish Mountain. Discover the old city walls and Gironella Tower, important for Girona’s defense and the Jewish community’s protection. Learn about the pogroms of 1348 and 1391. The Second Girona Synagogue and the Hidden Mezuzas Explore the site of Girona’s second synagogue and see hidden Mezuzas. Wander through El Call, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval Jewish neighborhoods. Learn about the daily life, culture, and history of the Jewish community. Visit the site of the Cabala School and the third synagogue in Girona, discovering their significance in the Jewish community’s growth and development.