Jewish Quarter of Toledo
Jewish Quarter of Toledo
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RHtravels
Rocky Hill, CT858 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Toledo is a wonderful city with many beautiful cathedrals and synagogues. We took a guided walking tour through the city and enjoyed visiting the Jewish quarter, while learning about the history. We also visited Santa María la Blanca synagogue, which has a beautiful Moorish style design that was later converted to a Catholic church and is now a museum. I recommend seeing the city with a guide because there are many hidden symbols and sites that would be missed without a guide.
Written April 20, 2024
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,409 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Jewish Quarter of Toledo is the legacy of the Jewish people of the city who were banned in 1492. There are many blue tiles with Jewish symbols scattered around the Jewish Quarter. It is a must if you are visiting the city and I highly recommend!
Written March 27, 2024
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travelinspiration
Dallas, TX383 contributions
Oct 2022
We love exploring touristy and quiet areas of a city and this quarter didn't disappoint. Made all the better with private guide to learn history, wander in/out of places, see the most charming hidden streets and without ever getting lost. Must see if visiting Toledo!
Written October 28, 2022
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,124 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is the quarter in which the Jews lived in the Middle Ages and is not to be missed during a visit of Toledo.
Two Jewish places of worship are preserved today (both as museums), Santa María la Blanca (formerly the Synagogue of Ibn Shushan) and El Tránsito. In a bygone age, every Friday before sunset, a rabbi sounded the shofar (a goat's horn) three times announcing the arrival of the Sabbath, a weekly holiday for the Jews, who rested while the rest of the city continued with its usual bustle.
Two Jewish places of worship are preserved today (both as museums), Santa María la Blanca (formerly the Synagogue of Ibn Shushan) and El Tránsito. In a bygone age, every Friday before sunset, a rabbi sounded the shofar (a goat's horn) three times announcing the arrival of the Sabbath, a weekly holiday for the Jews, who rested while the rest of the city continued with its usual bustle.
Written July 4, 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,271 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
My wife and I took a day trip to Toledo during a visit to Madrid this past spring. Our guide told us about the history of Toledo and the influence of the Jewish community. I didn’t realize there was such a large population of Jews who lived in Spain for centuries before being banned in 1492. Our guide told us to look for the blue tiles which indicated you were in the Jewish Quarter.
Written January 16, 2024
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,749 contributions
Sep 2019
Away from the lively plaza and busy side streets of the central part of Toledo, is a quieter area which is the home of the Jewish Quarter. This area, which dates back to approximately the 12th Century, is the home of synagogues as well as the traditional mezuzahs and mikvahs.
Tribute is paid to Samuel ha-Levi in the form of a statue as well the naming of a main street in the Jewish Quarter. Samuel ha-Levi was a prominent Jewish resident in Toledo who founded the Synagogue of El Transito.
One of the landmarks in the Jewish Quarter is Casa del Judio, a magnificent building that is still privately owned. Visitors to the Jewish Quarter will know where they are by the small blue tiles that are engraved with symbols such as Hebrew letters and menorahs.
This is a great place to learn about an important part of Toledo’s history which also offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Toledo.
Tribute is paid to Samuel ha-Levi in the form of a statue as well the naming of a main street in the Jewish Quarter. Samuel ha-Levi was a prominent Jewish resident in Toledo who founded the Synagogue of El Transito.
One of the landmarks in the Jewish Quarter is Casa del Judio, a magnificent building that is still privately owned. Visitors to the Jewish Quarter will know where they are by the small blue tiles that are engraved with symbols such as Hebrew letters and menorahs.
This is a great place to learn about an important part of Toledo’s history which also offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Toledo.
Written April 7, 2020
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Benjamin W
Genoa, Italy925 contributions
Feb 2023
Our guide showed us many places in the historic center that were part of the Jewish heritage of Toledo. There are synagogues, the ritual bath and Jewish quarter. There are also street markers outlining areas and former places of historical significance.
Written February 24, 2023
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Kelleygirl2
Sarasota, FL6,272 contributions
Oct 2019
We continued our walk through the tangle of cobbled streets in La Juderia or the Jewry where at one time Jews had enjoyed a life that could celebrate their own culture. Throughout the old Jewish neighborhood, streets were marked with colorful symbols such as a menorah to lead the way, in addition, along these very narrow streets we saw homes marked with more Jewish symbols, that notes a Jew once lived here. On a corner wall I found a sign that read Ruta de Don Quijote. I later found that this is only a small portion of a 2,500 km route that is a network of historic paths, creeks and trails through 148 towns throughout Castilian La Mancha. What a fun walk that would be!
Written January 19, 2020
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Howard M
La Jolla, CA43 contributions
Mar 2022
The view of the city is right out of El Greco. We had a great tour guide and walked all over the Jewish Quarter. The buildings are spectacular. Saw two historic synagogues, visited an Arab bathhouse, and ate marzipan cookies. As noted in another review, there are small blue tiles embedded in the street or walls with Hebrew lettering that indicates that you are in the Jewish Quarter.
Written April 17, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,306 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
A lovely part of the old town of Toledo that used to be the area allocated to Jewish people. Sadly there's no more Jews in the area that's to the zeal of the Catholic Monarchs. Lots of the museums and churches of Toledo are in this area, so you'll likely be here eventually for one reason or another. The area like much of the old town is exceedingly hilly and on a hot day, very tiring.
The Jewish Quarter is incredibly atmospheric with a medieval feel.
The Jewish Quarter is incredibly atmospheric with a medieval feel.
Written July 19, 2019
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Dalia H
Hernando, Florida
Can I book a tour with you through my travel agent? Under what name and how far in advance. Thank you.
D H
Written November 9, 2021
We didn’t take his tour because he wasn’t available. The guide we had was recommended by him
And she charged 180 euros total for 2 of us for a 3-hour tour. Cash only.
Written February 22, 2020
Which tour actually took you into the unmarked house?
Written September 4, 2019
I did not go in. It was not clear in any way that this was a private concession. I spoke to a nearby shop, across the street, who sold leather goods. They informed me of the situation.
Written September 11, 2019
Hello Richard. Could you please share the name and contact information of the tour guide that took you to the Jewish residence in Toledo? Thank you, Gina
Written August 29, 2019
Yes it was with Takewalks
Fully Guided Toledo & Don Quixote Windmills Tour with Alicia
Written August 29, 2019
Herb,
How do I get in touch with Shlomo. I'd like to book this tour of Segovia and Toledo for July when we are in Spain.
Thanks
Etta
Written April 30, 2017
It is very simple to travel to Segovia and Toledo when you are in Spain, visit the train station and from the ticket booths choose the relative routes from where you will be staying and plan your trip accordingly. If you will driving yourself, the roads are very safe. Once you arrive in Toledo, the city is very welcoming and you will find street maps that will help you to reach the beautiful Jewish quarter. Segovia is an absolute treasure and straightforward to move around. If you want photos email me on jobon70 at yahoo com. Make the best of this visit, enjoy it to the full.
Written May 1, 2017
We will be in Madrid and Toledo in mid October. Your tour sounds excellent. I have not been able to find the website for this tour. Do you have the guide's contact information?
Thank you...
Written September 9, 2016
We did our escorted tour thru Gate 1 Travel. I give it 4 stars out of 5 for service and facilities we stayed at. It was a 10day tour...Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, etc..Not bad if 'escorted' tours are your thing tho one still got some free time in each city to do your free time exploration. If I had to do this I would choose just maybe Toledo and Madrid and spend 3-4 days in each and do my own exploration.
Written September 11, 2016
hola, se puede entrar con camara de fotos?
Written September 2, 2016
Hola, se puede llevar cámara de fotos, pero en algunos lugares cerrados se puede utilizar pero sin flash
Written September 5, 2016
Hi, did your tour with Schlomo cover non-Jewish sites as well? Like the #1-8 things to do? My husband and daughter will agree to one Jewish heritage tour while in Spain so I have to select carefully.
Thanks.
Written December 29, 2015
Our tour was with Tours by Locals. The guide was Inma S. She did take us to both Jewish and non-Jewish sites. Before going we told her specifically what we wanted to see and she made certain those sites were included in our tour. We toured the old synagogues (now museums) and beautiful old churches including the one with El Greco's Burial of Count Orgaz. She had good recommendations for lunch and met us at the train station. We did not go to the Alcazar (our choice). We have had private tours in Spain, Portugal, Chile and Argentina - all excellent - and this was among the best!
Written December 30, 2015
Hi, I keep reading about Shlomo's JEwish tour? How much did you guys pay ? Thanks
Written May 12, 2015
I'm afraid I can't help as we were on a private group tour and our Spanish guide walked us through the Jewish Quarter, along with other key sites in Toledo and Segovia. I believe Shlomo's (Solomon) Tours relate to Jerusalem, not to Spain.
Written May 14, 2015
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