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Monument · Tomar, Santarém
Sinagoga de Tomar
15th-century synagogue in the historic center, one of the oldest in Portugal, with a vaulted hall supported by columns. It houses the Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão Zacuto.
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About Sinagoga de Tomar
The Sinagoga de Tomar was built in the mid-15th century in the city's former Jewish quarter and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval synagogues in Portugal.
After the expulsion and forced conversion of the Jews at the end of the 15th century, the building had various uses, such as a prison, a hayloft and a warehouse. It was classified as a National Monument in 1921.
The hall is small and square, with vaults supported by four columns and walls with embedded clay pots that improved the acoustics.
Today it houses the Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão Zacuto, with tombstones and objects related to the history of the Jews in Portugal. The name recalls the Jewish astronomer whose tables helped Portuguese navigators.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
During the day; the museum is closed on some days of the week. Check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, in the historic center, a few minutes' walk from the Praça da República.
Tip
Combine it with a stroll through the center and along the bank of the Nabão.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Sinagoga de Tomar
When does the Sinagoga de Tomar date from?
From the mid-15th century.
What is inside the synagogue?
The Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão Zacuto, with tombstones and objects related to Jewish history in Portugal.
Who was Abraão Zacuto?
A Jewish astronomer whose tables helped Portuguese navigators.