Synagogue of Tomar, Tomar

Name: Synagogue of Tomar
Address: Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73, Tomar, 2300-577, Portugal
Telephone: +351 249 329 823

#5 among attractions in Tomar

Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue

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The Synagogue of Tomar is a well-preserved medieval synagogue in Tomar, Portugal. Along with the Synagogue of Castelo de Vide, it is one of two existing pre-expulsion synagogues in the country. It is located at 73 Rua Dr. Joaquim Jaquinto in Tomar's historic city center. Built in the mid-1400s, the building was active as a synagogue only until 1496, when Jews were expelled from Portugal. It now houses the Abraham Zacuto Portuguese Jewish Museum. ()

Local name: Sinagoga de Tomar Coordinates: 39°36'12"N, 8°24'50"W

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Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73Tomar 2300-577 Portugal

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+351 249 329 823

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Synagogue of Tomar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Convent of Christ, Castelo de Tomar, Igreja de São João Baptista, Church of Santa Maria do Olival.

~1590 ftW
Hilltop, Manueline place of worship
Convent of Christ, Tomar
8 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Tomar in Portugal, the Convent of Christ is a stunning testament to the country's rich historical tapestry. This awe-inspiring religious complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was originally built in the 12th century as a...
~1130 ftW
History museum, Historical place, Forts and castles
Castelo de Tomar, Tomar
6 min walk • Castelo de Tomar is a castle in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
~960 ftSE
Church
Igreja de São João Baptista, Tomar
5 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Baptist is a 15th-century Catholic church in Tomar, Portugal that was built by King Manuel I and is of Manueline architecture. As its name implies, the church is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
~1920 ftE
Gothic architecture, Church
Church of Santa Maria do Olival, Tomar
10 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria do Olival is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Tomar, in Portugal. The Church has been characterized as National Monument since 1910.
~1290 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Tomar
7 min walk • The Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a 16th-century hermitage located in the civil parish of São João Baptista, in the municipality of Tomar, designated as a National Monument in 1910.
0.4 miE
39°36'13"N • 8°24'21"W
Biblioteca municipal de Tomar - António Cartaxo da Fonseca, Tomar
11 min walk • Library

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Nearby attractions include Igreja de São João Baptista, Tomar (5 min walk), Castelo de Tomar, Tomar (6 min walk), Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Tomar (7 min walk), Convent of Christ, Tomar (8 min walk).

Synagogue of Tomar, Tomar

Facts and practical information

Synagogue of Tomar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Convent of Christ, Tomar

Castelo de Tomar, Tomar

Igreja de São João Baptista, Tomar

Church of Santa Maria do Olival, Tomar

Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Tomar

Biblioteca municipal de Tomar - António Cartaxo da Fonseca, Tomar

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Which popular attractions are close to Synagogue of Tomar?