Jewish Quarter

Hervás, Spain

The Jewish quarter (Judería) of Hervás has been maintained and it is one of the main tourist attractions of the town. The narrow, cobblestoned streets are lined with sun-dried brick and wood house with quaint balconies. The town is also home to the narrowest street in Spain, Travesía del Moral.

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Calle Abajo 28, Hervás, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Gitty Rosenberg (2 years ago)
One of the most charming Jewish Quarters in Spain!

Paul Williams (4 years ago)
Beautiful homemade ice-cream Guy serving was very helpful..me bey only able to speak English. Recommended.

Eduardo Consuegra Llapur (5 years ago)
Very interesting town. With a little more night lighting of it most relevant places it would look even more beautiful.

Jeff Miller (5 years ago)
A fantastic neighborhood to wander through and explore. Wonderful backdrop of the Gredos Mountains and autumn colours everywhere.

Nicolas Reid (5 years ago)
I encountered the old synagogue completely by chance! Hidden away in a side alley. This village and it's old "Juderia", Jewish neighbourhood, is very, very picturesque and the local people enjoy telling history and sharing stories.

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