Towns that converted to Judaism are important cultural assets for learning about Jewish culture and customs

Traveling westward in Spain ~ Cáceres (region) The most important feature of Elvas' historical heritage is the Jewish Quarter. Narrow, steep streets are lined with houses clustered together like grapes, built with adobe and chestnut frames and roofs covered with Arabic tiles to protect them from the wind. The architectural heritage includes notable civil buildings such as the Palazzo Dávila, a large house from the mid-18th century that currently houses a stately house museum and a public library. The religious heritage includes the parish church of Santa Maria, built in the 13th century, which shows elements added between the 16th and 17th centuries; the monastery of the Fathers of the Holy Trinity, inaugurated in 1659; the Monastery of San Andrés, built in the 14th century and currently dedicated to Hull Religious statue of Cristo de la Salud, patron saint of gases; and the Monastery of San Anton. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Extremadura