Jewish Museum of Belmonte

Brave Jews of Belmonte

The museum is so informative. Jewish people lived here for over 500 years, most of the time hiding their religion (death by auto da fe if discovered) and now have come out of the shadows. The museum...

Small but very interesting

What a fascinating story! Very interesting place to visit. So glad that we went. The shop next door is also well worth a visit.

Interesting Jewish survival

The museum could be called a documentary for Jewish life in Portugal in underground after the inquisition,reminded of the Felaschas in Ethiopia

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A miner arrives in 1911 in Belmonte and discovers Jewish religious practices that have persisted for generations.

History of the Jewish community in Belmonte

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This small modern museum is very interesting and gives the incredible history of a community converted by force that, for centuries, has been able to keep living his faith and his Jewish traditions po...